Introducing Sustainable Baby Steps – And a Great Big Giveaway!

TheOrganicSister — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:53:59 +0000

Sustainability is at the forefront of everyone’s minds but I’m hearing the same questions and concerns:

Does it really matter?
It’s too expensive to go green or organic!
How can I make a difference?
Where in the world do I start?

That’s why I’m SO excited to introduce you to Sustainable Baby Steps!

Sustainable Baby Steps is dedicated to answering the sometimes perplexing question of “How do I go green?” It offers clear, understandable information without the feeling of impending doom. It’s here to help get you started, as well as keeping you going.

It’s about connecting with your sense of purpose, taking small steps toward greener living, and impacting the world around you in a positive way without overwhelming yourself.

I’ve been working long and hard building articles and content to share with the world. Right now you can find:

Answers to the question, Why Go Green?
Information about the dangers of pesticides.
Ways to stop receiving junk mail.
Ideas to create eco-friendly holidays.
Over 100 ways to save water.
And a LOT more!

In the coming months the content will expand to include information on family living, travel, and more ways for you to get involved in the movement.

You can subscribe to the Going Green! monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date with the site, find great information and inspiration and even special offers from sustainable companies.

And right now, Sustainable Baby Steps has joined forces with some of the coolest names in sustainability to bring you…

The Great BIG Giveaway!

In collaboration with some great businesses, Sustainable Baby Steps is hosting a giveaway of multiple awesome, organic and sustainable prizes to get you stepping toward greener living. You can win one of these great prizes:

GladRags is awarding one lucky winner a Color Pad Sampler Kit worth $88.99. This sampler kit includes Day Pads, Night Pads, and Pantyliners, plus a laundry bag for washing and carry bag for on-the-go! Perfect for yourself or as a gift and helps you save money and resources every month!

ECOlunchboxes is offering a $50 ECOlunchbox Kit , which includes ECOlunchbag, 3 matching napkins, Oval ECOlunchbox, bamboo spork. This lunchbox kit is 100% plastic-free, waste-free, lead-free, BPA-free, PVC-free and vinyl-free. In other words, it’s healthy for people and the planet!

Hip Mountain Mama is giving away one $50 gift certificate on any of their Beautiful Handmade ‘Hippie’ Clothing, Natural Wood Toys, Handmade Bags, Natural Art Supplies, Namaste Knitting Bags, Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Products, Unique Gifts, and so much More. Hip Mountain Mama is a Natural Attitude for any Altitude.

AffirmWater is donating a Combo Pack worth $58 – includes 32oz Hope bottle w/ sports cap and loop cap with caribiner, 100% recycled PETE, waterproof bottle carrier, Flat cap, Bottle brush +an Organic cotton Peace tee. It’s the perfect way to ditch plastic water bottles and spread the message!

Rethinking Everything Magazine is giving away a one year subscription! This magazine offers inspiring stories of personal change (monumental, earth-shattering, life-altering change! This subscription also includes access to all back issues as well!

Mountain Rose Herbs is providing one lucky winner with an Epicurean Organics gift package, including one bottle each of organic Rainbow Peppercorns, organic Pumpkin Seed Oil, Pumpkin Pie Spice, and West Indies Rub. All of these delicious gourmet ingredients are certified organic and Kosher, packaged in reusable/recyclable glass containers, with 100% post consumer waste labels, and 2% of all proceeds are donated to the Organic Farming Research Foundation.

Bag the Habit is contributing a Luxe Tote in Plum and 2-Pack of Reusable Produce Bags! The Luxe bag includes padded handles, premium recycled fabrics, and a sewn-in carrying pouch that doubles as an interior pocket. Because it’s not about hating plastic – it’s about loving your reusable bag!

Lily’s Garden Herbals is offering their specialty Lily’s Garden Herbals Product Sampler, including 2 oz All Purpose Clean, 2 oz Glass Clean, 2 oz Bowl Clean, 1 oz Wood Clean, as well as 2 oz Poison Ivy External Use tincture and .5 oz Boo-boo Goo all made by herbalist Kim Falcone using organically grown herbs and high-quality essential oils to create non-toxic cleaning and household products.

Soapberry’s Soapnuts is gifting one winner a 7 oz Soapberry’s Soapnuts, good for approximately 70 loads and including detailed instructions and uses with 2 washing bags. Soapnuts are your one ingredient laundry soap with dozens more uses and they are completely biodegradable, organic, sustainable & hypoallergenic.

BioBag is offering a BioBag Sample Pack which includes 1 Max Air compost bucket, 1 box of Food Waste Bags (25 bags), 1 box of Tall Kitchen Bags (13 bags), 1 box of Lawn & Leaf bags (5 bags) and 1 box of Dog Waste Bags (50 bags). All BioBags are certified compostable., made from GMO Free Crops and contain NO polyethylene. Happy Composting!

Enter To Win!

There are several ways to enter and the more you enter the more chances you have to win!

Leave a comment telling me one thing you’re doing to Go Green OR what one thing you’d like to know more about.
Sign up for Sustainable Baby Steps’ Going Green! newsletter
Add a Sustainable Baby Steps badge to your blog or website!
Blog about this giveaway, linking back here AND to Sustainable Baby Steps
Share this giveaway OR the Sustainable Baby Steps website on Facebook.
Like Sustainable Baby Steps on Facebook
Tweet this giveaway (you can use the ReTweet button below)

Be sure to add a SEPARATE comment for each entry to have them all counted!

Comments are now closed! Winners will be announced soon!

You have until November 2nd at 8pm(ish) PST to enter to win! All winners will be chosen using Random.org and announced that evening.

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Introducing Sustainable Baby Steps – And a Great Big Giveaway!

The Great BIG Giveaway!

Enter To Win!

Good luck!