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Simple Ways To a Greener You! *Giveaway* Published on Friday, April 15, 2011 by caryn

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Susan Varney, our winner!

Photo Credit: benipop

Throughout the month of April, we’re celebrating Earth Month here on Rockin’ Mama with simply tips for living greener.

Earlier this month, I talked about incorporating organics into your diet and sustainable snacking ideas. While my husband and I have been striving to live greener for some time now, we are always learning something new and adapting our lifestyle when we can. But what about those of us who are just getting started? Those of us who would like to “go green” but don’t know where to begin?

One of my best tips for getting started is to become an avid label reader. Whether it’s a cleaning product you want to use on your child’s toys or a packaged food you’d like to snack on, it’s important to begin understanding what you’re using in, on, and around yourself and your family. If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint, begin thinking about how much you reuse v. how much you throw away. Every week, my husband and I strive to ensure our recycle bin exceeds our waste bin. We reuse bottles, bags, boxes, and more. We avoid throw-away anything and opt for reusable when possible.

Over the next four weeks, I’ll be test driving Scott Naturals‘ new line of hybrid paper products made with a blend of virgin materials and 20% recycled materials in products/packaging. According to the company, if every household in America substituted recycled fiber products for paper products for four weeks, over two million trees could be saved. If you’re looking for a simple way to begin your green journey, why not take the four-week test drive with Scott Naturals and enter to win a hybrid sedan? Additionally, Scott Naturals will donate $1 to the National Wildlife Federation when you click on this link, up to $25,000. Stay tuned! I have a host of green tips and information to share with you over the next four weeks.

Win It! One of you will win a Scott Naturals Kit which includes bath tissue, paper towel, flushable moist wipes, and napkins. Simply leave me a comment with your best green tip (after clicking over to Scott Naturals! : ) Comments will close on April 22, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. US Residents only.

Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

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159 Responses

by JW April 16, 2011 at 2:12 am

unplug unused electronics
by JW April 16, 2011 at 2:13 am

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by susanlanai April 16, 2011 at 7:08 am

Cry clothes naturally (when possible).
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by Cindy S. April 16, 2011 at 8:25 am

Best green tip – Use Scott Naturals!
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by Stephanie V. April 16, 2011 at 9:17 am

After a recent cold ran through our house the wmount of tissues on the floor was outrageous. The little ones would use for one small wipe and throw away so I took a box and cut each tissue in fours – perfect for a toddler wipe and throw and went four times as far
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by debi April 16, 2011 at 1:37 pm

best green tip is to compost scraps for flower and veggie beds
by Kristie April 16, 2011 at 6:24 pm

We like to dry our clothes on the line when it’s nice.
by Kristie April 16, 2011 at 6:24 pm

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by Kristie April 16, 2011 at 6:25 pm

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by Deb April 16, 2011 at 7:51 pm

Use less diapers by doing infant pottying combined with using cloth diapers when needed! That means less diapers in landfills.
by Deb April 16, 2011 at 7:51 pm

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by sandy April 17, 2011 at 4:16 am

seal the windows
by ky2here April 17, 2011 at 4:21 am

I read their tips and my tip is an easy one everyone who showers can do. Turn off the water while you lather. You’ll save water and clean yourself more efficiently.

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by Alicia Webster April 17, 2011 at 4:41 am

My best green tip is too reuse what you have and stop buying new stuff all the time. And if that proves too difficult for you, then at least try to make what you have last longer. Take better care of your stuff, and keep it around longer.
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by EMMA L HORTON April 17, 2011 at 5:01 am

TAKE YOUR OWN REUSABLE TOTES TO THE GROCERY STORE TO BRING YOUR GROCERIES HOME
by EMMA L HORTON April 17, 2011 at 5:02 am

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by Janet F April 17, 2011 at 5:12 am

My best green tip is to lower the temperature on your hot water heater.

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by Janet F April 17, 2011 at 5:15 am

I am email subscribed.

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by Mel April 17, 2011 at 8:54 am

I follow you on twitter and I tweeted!
by Mel April 17, 2011 at 8:55 am

Green tip: homemade cleaning products that are healthier for my family and the earth.
by Lori Z. April 17, 2011 at 9:08 am

We recycle. We’ve reduced our consumption of materials, but my favorite green thing is to walk place we need to go.
by Lori Z. April 17, 2011 at 9:08 am

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by Lori Z. April 17, 2011 at 9:09 am

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by susan varney April 17, 2011 at 9:27 am

us a clothes line to dry clothes much better smelling to mverno@roadrunner.com
by Cathy W April 17, 2011 at 9:57 am

I set the thermostat on 80 in the summer and 65 in the winter, makes a big difference in the electric bill AND conserves energy.
by Cathy W April 17, 2011 at 9:58 am

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by Sharon April 17, 2011 at 10:37 am

My green tip: I got a gizmo called an Activeion Ionator (not shilling, it’s just the one I have!) It uses plain tap water to clean and disinfect surfaces all over the house, eliminating the need to buy a bunch of harsh (and expensive!) chemicals. I save money, avoid spewing nasty stuff into the environment, and don’t clog landfills with the empty plastic bottles from cleaning supplies. Good all around!
by Sharon April 17, 2011 at 10:40 am

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by Sharon April 17, 2011 at 10:41 am

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by Chris N April 17, 2011 at 10:57 am

We use the water removed when we clean the fish tanks to water the plants. It seems like a little thing, but with five aquariums, it can add.

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by ana gomes April 17, 2011 at 2:06 pm

40% foods are organic,green cleaners and always recycle my paper. I shred it then use the stuffing to mail out packages
by Debra Hall April 17, 2011 at 2:14 pm

hang blankets and sheets to dry
by Debra Hall April 17, 2011 at 2:14 pm

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by Debra Hall April 17, 2011 at 2:14 pm

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by MelissaO April 17, 2011 at 3:21 pm

Print on both sides of paper and only print what you need to.

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by Kiara April 17, 2011 at 3:39 pm

My green tip is to use cloth napkins instead of paper ones.
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by Deb K April 17, 2011 at 8:17 pm

My best green tip is to use low energy blubs~saves more in the long run!

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by Fortune April 17, 2011 at 10:34 pm

My best green tip is to use drive less
by Fortune April 17, 2011 at 10:35 pm

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by crystle tellerday April 18, 2011 at 6:08 am

recycle
by Denise S April 18, 2011 at 3:10 pm

My best green tip is to find new uses for as many things as possible.
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by chris April 18, 2011 at 6:31 pm

to compost
by clarisa April 18, 2011 at 6:57 pm

using cloth diapers!
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by clarisa April 18, 2011 at 7:01 pm

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by Lois S April 18, 2011 at 8:47 pm

we use cold water for laundry and air dry when posible. We also use low flow shower heads
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by Erica Best April 18, 2011 at 10:20 pm

my green tip is buy a green shower head it help too save water and energy and money
by Erica Best April 18, 2011 at 10:21 pm

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by Becky Horn April 19, 2011 at 9:53 am

Recycle!!! cant do it enough!!
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by ashley April 19, 2011 at 12:55 pm

recycle, and don’t buy bottled water
by susitravl April 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

We are rabid recyclers – have a small trash can and a large recycle container now instead of the other way around.
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by hallie p April 19, 2011 at 8:27 pm

I like to use earth friendly garden remedies like fish oil
by hallie p April 19, 2011 at 8:29 pm

i follow you on twitter and tweeted! @halliekaypee
by Barbara M April 19, 2011 at 9:56 pm

Best tip – I unplug all things I do not use regularly.
Save about $10 each month!
Thank you.
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by SaraLee E April 20, 2011 at 12:18 am

My family started recycling and we cut our trash more than half going to the landfill a week.
by SaraLee E April 20, 2011 at 12:19 am

I follow & tweeted
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by Mike F April 20, 2011 at 12:24 am

We wash our clothes in cold water & we recycle.
by Cori Westphal April 20, 2011 at 9:44 am

I make my own cleaning supplies. Super easy, eco friendly and cheap. Google it!

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by Miss Spoken April 20, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Use reusable water bottles and market bags
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by nan April 20, 2011 at 7:41 pm

i like to use rags to wipe up spills and then throw them in the laundry to save on paper towels
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by Courtney April 20, 2011 at 9:02 pm

Don’t let the water keep running when you are brushing your teeth.
by Jill L April 21, 2011 at 4:16 am

Instead of using the dryer, hang clothes out on a line to dry.
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by Martha Payne April 21, 2011 at 5:23 am

My best green tip is to recycle. Recycle your trash as well things you don’t want/need. Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
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by Katie S. April 21, 2011 at 9:14 am

My best green tip is to stop using single use items! Use a hanky instead of kleenex. Washable dishes instead of paper plates and plastic silverware. Bath towels instead of those crazy new single use shower towel things… those are just ridiculous!
by Erica C. April 21, 2011 at 1:39 pm

My best tip is just to reuse everything you can…bottles, bags, etc.
by Debbie C April 21, 2011 at 1:58 pm

Using green paper products like Northern is great but you can take it even a step farther by composting the used napkins and paper towels.

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by CherylS22 April 21, 2011 at 3:14 pm

My best green tip is my motto – Reuse, Recycle & Repurpose
by CherylS22 April 21, 2011 at 3:15 pm

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by Nancy Meyer April 21, 2011 at 4:03 pm

Always run the dishwasher and the washing machine with full loads to save water and power.

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by janna April 21, 2011 at 5:45 pm

stop buying bottled water!
Thanks for the entry!
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by Jennifer T. April 21, 2011 at 6:13 pm

One of my favorite tips is to collect rinse water from cleaning vegetables and water my patio plants.
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by Jennifer T. April 21, 2011 at 6:14 pm

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by Jennifer T. April 21, 2011 at 6:15 pm

I’m a facebook fan under username Jennie Tilson.
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by Kristen April 21, 2011 at 6:34 pm

My green tip is to bring your own canvas bags when grocery shopping. Sometimes I forget to bring mine, and I feel guilty. So if it’s only a small item or something easy to carry, then I will tell them I don’t need a bag. Why waste a whole bag for something I can easily carry or toss in my purse?
by Tammy Darling April 21, 2011 at 8:16 pm

Use refillable water bottles!
by Tammy Darling April 21, 2011 at 8:19 pm

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by Melanie April 21, 2011 at 10:20 pm

We waste less. Alot less. Find other things to do with leftovers.
by valancia April 22, 2011 at 5:12 am

use cardboard boxes you may get in the mail as disposable garbage cans
by clynsg April 22, 2011 at 8:53 am

Rather than doing as Valancia says with cardboard boxes, I use them as containers to hold other cardboard, flattened and getting ready to go to the recycling center.
by cherice April 22, 2011 at 9:20 am

Recycle, recycle, recycle! Oh and we try to use biodegradable products when we can such as diapers. Thanks for the chance!
by cherice April 22, 2011 at 9:20 am

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by Carolyn April 22, 2011 at 10:29 am

When I wash my hands and dry with paper towels I save them and use them to clean or fold them up for emergencies because my hands are clean anyway and the towel still is.
by Daphane April 22, 2011 at 10:38 am

Start a work or school carpool also consider biking when you can be greener and healthier
by Amanda S. April 22, 2011 at 11:05 am

We use cloth napkins instead of paper!
by edq143 April 22, 2011 at 11:11 am

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by happi shopr April 22, 2011 at 11:36 am

recycle and compost
by Tricia April 22, 2011 at 12:16 pm

Use a steam cleaner on your floor instead of chemicals
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by Kelly April 22, 2011 at 1:37 pm

I make my own yogurt at home, which cuts down on recyclable waste, costs, and is heathier for the whole family.
by Charity S April 22, 2011 at 4:11 pm

Drink tap water, and get rid of the plastic bottles.
by susan smoaks April 22, 2011 at 4:12 pm

my best green tip is to use ceiling fans to reduce electricity costs from running the a/c
by Charity S April 22, 2011 at 4:15 pm

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by Melinda April 22, 2011 at 6:22 pm

I reuse things, If I get sick of a vase, lamp shade or mirror I spiff it up with a fresh coat of paint or fabric. You can create a whole new look without creating waste.
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by momznite April 22, 2011 at 6:48 pm

When you can, buy local organic produce.
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by Susan Smith April 22, 2011 at 7:16 pm

Recyle and bring your own bags to the grocery store.
by Susan Smith April 22, 2011 at 7:16 pm

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by DanV April 22, 2011 at 8:37 pm

My tip is to walk instead of driving
by Veronica Garrett April 22, 2011 at 11:06 pm

My best green tip is to get and energy audit done of your home to see any energy losses. Our utility company does free energy audits.
by Gianna April 22, 2011 at 11:57 pm

I grow my own fruit, veggies and herbs.
by Gianna April 22, 2011 at 11:58 pm

I’m an email subscriber.
by Larry H. April 25, 2011 at 1:46 pm

Clean the microwave with a solution of Baking Soda and water.
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