Who doesn’t love a cool freebie? Well listed below are a few green giveaways held throughout the eco blog o sphere this week. Some end as early as tomorrow, so be sure to get in there and enter to win before the deadlines.

At Alternative Consumer there is a green giveaway for canvas totebags from Lets Go Green. The totebags are cute, sturdy, and the logo stands out nicely, not too loud. Visit AltCon for details and to enter.

Expires: July 15th

At the Free Birthday Treats Blog, enter to win beach wear from Salty Chix. The clothing itself is not green, but the packaging is, they use an organza reusable pouch to ship their items, and use recycled paper handtags.

Expires: July 19th

Be sure to enter, you can’t win, if you don’t enter. Usually with alot of blog contests, all that is required to enter, is to leave a comment on the giveaway post. That’s it. Good Luck.

If you are having a green giveaway on your site or blog, let me know, just shoot me an email or leave a comment below. Thanxs!

Arts and Entertainment, blog, canvas-totebags, Clothing, Contests, Contests, Deals Discounts Sales, eco, free birthday, freebie, Freebies, giveaways, Green, Green, organza, recycled-paper, reusable, USA, Win Arts and Entertainment, blog, canvas-totebags, Clothing, Contests, Contests, Deals Discounts Sales, eco, free birthday, freebie, Freebies, giveaways, Green, Green, organza, recycled-paper, reusable, USA, Win

No matter what the boffins in white coats say there is always going to be an element of doubt when they say that there is no danger in using your cell phone. This has been around for years now and sometimes they sat its ok and then someone else comes out with another idea. So do you really want to know the top ten best and worst cell phones when it comes to radiation output?

Highest:

1. Motorola V195s - 1.6

2. Motorola Slvr L6 - 1.58

3. Motorola Slvr L2 - 1.54

4. Motorola W385 - 1.54

5. RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) - 1.54

6. RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless) - 1.54

7. Motorola Deluxe ic902 - 1.53

8. T-Mobile Shadow (HTC) - 1.53

9. Motorola i335 - 1.53

10. Samsung Sync SGH-C417 - 1.51

Lowest:

1. LG KG800 - 0.135

2. Motorola Razr V3x - 0.14

3. Nokia 9300 - 0.21

4. Nokia N90 - 0.22

5. Samsung SGH-G800 - 0.23

6. Samsung Sync SGH-A707 - 0.236

7. Nokia 7390 - 0.26

8. Samsung SGH-T809 - 0.32

9. Bang & Olufsen Serene (Samsung SGH-E910) - 0.33

10. Motorola Razr2 V8 - 0.36

Arts and Entertainment, Batteries, blackberry, cell phones, Cellphones, Deals Discounts Sales, Eco Friendly, Electronics, element, motorola, nokia, radiation, rechargeable Arts and Entertainment, Batteries, blackberry, cell phones, Cellphones, Deals Discounts Sales, Eco Friendly, Electronics, element, motorola, nokia, radiation, rechargeable

The large number of boutiques and stores that have been opening one after another in most parts of the world is certainly a good sign for people who want to go eco-friendly. Unlike before, people do not really have an idea on where to buy eco-friendly goods although some existing stores insist that they are eco-friendly.

These boutiques offer a large range of consumer products from towels all the way to the eco-friendly made clothing that most people require today. While many are apprehensive on what these finishes may bring, it would be wise to check them out first before ultimately passing judgment on the level of green awareness that these eco-friendly boutiques have to offer.

Jessa Brinkmeyer said customers find that going green can be gorgeous in her eco-smart fashion boutique.

“When you walk in, you realize you don’t have to sacrifice anything in terms of style or fashion in order to be green,” she said. “People are pleasantly surprised and shocked about what is being done with these fabrics. It’s not boring and basic or uncomfortable and ugly – it’s beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. It’s like walking into any other boutique.”

(Source) Medill Reports Chicago

aesthetically pleasing, boutiques, Business, Clothing, customers, Deals Discounts Sales, Eco Friendly, fabrics, fashion boutique, Green, judgment, Products, stores, towels aesthetically pleasing, boutiques, Business, Clothing, customers, Deals Discounts Sales, Eco Friendly, fabrics, fashion boutique, Green, judgment, Products, stores, towels

I wrote about Washington DC GreenFest and the San Fransisco GreenFest a few months ago, and now it is time for the Chicago GreenFest. Green Fest hits Navy Pier in Chicago, this weekend, May 17 and 18.

With over 350 businesses and 150 speakers, this eco friendly minded festival shakes up Chi-Town. This is a rather large event, in 2007 there were over 31,000 attendees, and this year sets the stage for an even bigger event.

You can do all of the following (and more) at the 2008 Chicago GreenFest:

• watch a demonstration
• mingle with other eco conscious consumers
• visit booths from local green busineeses
• sample vegetarian and vegan fare
• pick up green freebies
• join contests
• and so much more.

The Green Festival kicks off today till 8pm, and opens again tomorrow, May 18, from 11am till 6pm in Chicago’s Navy Pier.

Arts and Entertainment, attendees, booths, chi town, chicago greenfest, conscious consumers, Contests, Contests, Deals Discounts Sales, demonstration, DIY, Earth, Eco Friendly, Eco Travel, Energy Saving, Freebies, Fun and Games, Green, Green Fairs Festivals Expos, navy pier, san fransisco, Socially Responsible, speakers, washington dc Arts and Entertainment, attendees, booths, chi town, chicago greenfest, conscious consumers, Contests, Contests, Deals Discounts Sales, demonstration, DIY, Earth, Eco Friendly, Eco Travel, Energy Saving, Freebies, Fun and Games, Green, Green Fairs Festivals Expos, navy pier, san fransisco, Socially Responsible, speakers, washington dc

Yesterday was Buy Nothing day in the US and internationally it is “Buy Nothing Day” today, but with only a few weekends until Xmas has this been a success of failure?

To date I have heard nothing about it, and I can confirm that the stores here in the UK are pretty busy, as part of the war on consumerism but really at this time of the year is this really going to work?

Maybe a change of date may be a great idea!

Source [Hippy Shopper]

buy_nothing_day, Consumerism, Consumerism, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, internationally, stores, stores, xmas buy_nothing_day, Consumerism, Consumerism, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, internationally, stores, stores, xmas

Are you looking for a cool green gift for that greenie in your life or metrosexual? Then your search is over, i found the perfect green gift idea. PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics creates a groovy line of eco friendly nail polish, lip balm, and lip gloss with all-natural ingredients and they have this neat care package that wraps it all up and looks too cute!

Check out the packaging, isnt that ultra-cool? I love it, i’m sending one to my sister and roommate. You get to choose between their lipsticks, nail polish, or lip gloss, and you also get to choose the color scheme for the make-up.

The care package is on sale right now for $29.oo and comes with a customizable message card, and also with a brochure that describes the charities that PeaceKeeper supports.

This item from PeaceKeeper makes a great green X-Mas gift.

All Natural, All Natural, Cosmetics, Cosmetics, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco-Packaging, Eco-Packaging, Fashion and Beauty, Fashion-and-Beauty, Great Gifts, Great Gifts, Green, Green, Green Ideas, Green Ideas, Green Tips, Green Tips, Socially Responsible, Socially Responsible, Sustainable, Sustainable, Vegan, Vegan All Natural, All Natural, Cosmetics, Cosmetics, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco-Packaging, Eco-Packaging, Fashion and Beauty, Fashion-and-Beauty, Great Gifts, Great Gifts, Green, Green, Green Ideas, Green Ideas, Green Tips, Green Tips, Socially Responsible, Socially Responsible, Sustainable, Sustainable, Vegan, Vegan

The One Laptop Per Child initiative with its XO Laptop, is setting out to change the world one portable pc at a time.

XO Laptop

Till November 26th, the OLPC will give you one laptop, when you send one to a child in a developing country. So in essence they are having a BOGO sale. But participating in this offer enables you as a consumer to do some good with only $399 dollars. The laptop will enable children in developing countries to  learn valuable life-enhancing skills, to advance from poverty to self-suffiency, and beyond.

To learn more about the OLPC Project and the XO Laptop, visit Laptop Giving.org.

bogo, Children and Toys, Children and Toys, child_initiative, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, developing_country, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, Green, Green, laptop, OLPC, OLPC, Philantrophy, Philantrophy, poverty, self_suffiency, Socially Responsible, Socially Responsible, xo, XO Laptop, XO Laptop bogo, Children and Toys, Children and Toys, child_initiative, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, developing_country, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, Green, Green, laptop, OLPC, OLPC, Philantrophy, Philantrophy, poverty, self_suffiency, Socially Responsible, Socially Responsible, xo, XO Laptop, XO Laptop

Have you heard of Cellfire? This is a revolutionary cell phone coupon company that provides us the opportunity to save trees by going mobile (paperless) with our coupons.

 

How does it work? 

1.) register an account online 

2.) check to see if your cell phone is compatible

3.) receive mobile coupons directly to your cell phone (just show your phone screen to cashier, they will use the coupon code displayed)

This is way cool for several reasons, such as there is nothing to cut-out, print, or carry. All you need is your handy dandy cell phone.

What kind of coupons are available?

Everything from Blockbuster DVD rentals to Papa John’s Pizza, to Enterprise Rent-a-Car discounts and more.

Why is this green?

Because not having to carry or rely on traditional paper coupons means less trees are cut down. Over 100+ million trees are cut down every year for the use of coupons and direct mail. 100 plus million trees!

This new eco friendly coupon alternative is convenient, fast, easy, and FREE.

Source: [41 pounds.org]

cashier, cellfire, cell_phone, Conservation, Conservation, coupon_code, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, eco_friendly, going_mobile, Green Living, Green Living, Green Tips, Green Tips, paper_coupons, Reduce, Reduce, revolutionary, Sustainable, Sustainable, Technology, Technology, traditional_paper, Trees, Trees cashier, cellfire, cell_phone, Conservation, Conservation, coupon_code, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, eco_friendly, going_mobile, Green Living, Green Living, Green Tips, Green Tips, paper_coupons, Reduce, Reduce, revolutionary, Sustainable, Sustainable, Technology, Technology, traditional_paper, Trees, Trees

Found a neat resource that showcases a variety of coupons and discounts on solar equipment and accessories. Solar Coupons is a green discount shopping portal updated regularly with coupons and deals.

Among the cool finds, is this Solar Cell Phone Charger for your Razor style phone. It draws power from the sun and can be used to charge your cell phone on the go.

From Site:

“The AOCSolar SC1003 Razor Style Solar Charger is your best friend when your battery runs dead on your phone or MP3 player. Flip style panels and slim profile makes it easy for transport. Charge anywhere there’s daylight, no electricity needed! Battery-on-board technology with three way charging - solar, car, and AC outlet insure today is not the day the music died”.

Save $2.00 from Solar Coupons which equals to 20% Off.

Alternative Energy, Alternative Energy, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Solar Power, Solar Power, Technology, Technology Alternative Energy, Alternative Energy, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Solar Power, Solar Power, Technology, Technology

Getting the best offers and green compliant gadgets that people are looking for is something that will surely be in demand over the web. While we all get reviews and feedback from word of mouth, Smartplanet.com is simply waiting for visitors to land on their site to which they can find out the latest green gadgets being sought.

It is obvious that green standards have become a necessity and Smartplanet knows this all to well. The next time you log on to the web, be sure to check them out. Who knows, the gadget you may be looking for is waiting over there for sure.

Read more: Get your eco gadget kicks at SmartPlanet.com

best_offers, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Fair Trade, Fair Trade, gadget, Gadgets, Gadgets, Green News, Green News best_offers, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Fair Trade, Fair Trade, gadget, Gadgets, Gadgets, Green News, Green News

Alex’s Coupons is a coupon and discount shopping portal that provides deals on a variety of merchandise. But what i found out today is that Alex’s Coupons has an organic section.

Through the organic section, you will find deals and coupons in the following categories: alternative energy, green office supplies, transportation, eco travel, and more. Skimming through the featured green stores, i see a $10 off coupon for the Ecoist, 10% off at Earth Angel Mama Baby, and a 15% off coupon good at GreenLoop.

Head on over to Alex’s Coupons next time you’re going shopping and save green buying green.

Source: [Green Daily Deals]

alternative_energy, coupons, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, eco_travel, Fashion and Beauty, Fashion-and-Beauty, Food, Food, going_shopping, Green Living, Green Living, Green Tips, Green Tips, organic_section, Science and Technology, Science and Technology, Shoes, Shoes, shopping_portal, Socially Responsible, Socially Responsible alternative_energy, coupons, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, eco_travel, Fashion and Beauty, Fashion-and-Beauty, Food, Food, going_shopping, Green Living, Green Living, Green Tips, Green Tips, organic_section, Science and Technology, Science and Technology, Shoes, Shoes, shopping_portal, Socially Responsible, Socially Responsible

Hoodies are great for this time of year, when the weather gets breezier and chillier. Which also means it’s time to look at our wardrobe and start getting ready for more layers or warmer fabrics.

This Soy Long Sleeve Hoodie from Lucy accomplishes the subtle art of layering quite nicely and fashionably. This eco chic hoodie is made with 47% Soy, 47% Cotton, and a pinch of Spandex for stretch.

It features long sleeves, a hoodie, frayed loose sleeves and collar, midsize v-veck, and comes in 7 fall colors, including sexy chocolate brown.

This hoodie is great over a cami or tank, and looks really really soft and premium. Price is moderate at $50.

Source: [Lucy]

Clothing, Clothing, Cotton, Cotton, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, Fashion and Beauty, Fashion-and-Beauty, Green Design, Green Design, lucy, Renewable Resources, Renewable Resources, Soy, Soy Clothing, Clothing, Cotton, Cotton, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, Fashion and Beauty, Fashion-and-Beauty, Green Design, Green Design, lucy, Renewable Resources, Renewable Resources, Soy, Soy

It is easy to say that anyone has gone eco-friendly and has undergone the various steps to be able to contribute towards the shift towards green standards. However, it still remains that people need to be well-educated on what green means and this is something which most people look for as reference before they undergo their various shopping spree practices.

Most of the superstores we see today feature the green compliant standards as set forth by green authorities. Highlighted often are the key features that make them green. But finding them is another thing. They can range from anything that people need in personal and business endeavors. It is best to refer to guides primarily before buying anything easily.

Read more: A Shopping Guide to Eco-Friendly Products

business_endeavors, Buy Local, Buy Local, compliant_standards, Conservation, Conservation, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, eco_friendly, Fair Trade, Fair Trade, Furniture, Furniture, Gadgets, Gadgets, Green Design, Green Design, Green Ideas, Green Ideas, Green Living, Green Living, Green News, Green News, Green Tips, Green Tips, green_means, Home and Garden, Home and Garden, shopping_spree, superstores business_endeavors, Buy Local, Buy Local, compliant_standards, Conservation, Conservation, Deals Discounts Sales, Deals Discounts Sales, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, eco_friendly, Fair Trade, Fair Trade, Furniture, Furniture, Gadgets, Gadgets, Green Design, Green Design, Green Ideas, Green Ideas, Green Living, Green Living, Green News, Green News, Green Tips, Green Tips, green_means, Home and Garden, Home and Garden, shopping_spree, superstores