Thursday, August 6, 2009

Pre-Back to School Thingy GIVEAWAY!


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Update;Congratulations Gianna, on winning the ReBinder Back to School kit!

Update: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

Update: I can't believe you people do all that recycling. Y'all have put me to shame! - Mr Couch

See that countdown up there? It's ticking. Not just for the Back to School Thingy, but for, you know, actually getting the kids back to school.

Now, we all know the environment is a global concern these days, and that if something is not done soon, collectively and responsibly, the world will soon look like this. And me personally, I'm not one for environmental apocalypse. So, we all have to do our part!

And I mean, on a daily basis. You don't have to go all Al Gore; there are effective and time-efficient methods of helping the planet along on its merry jaunt around the sun which you can use, with little effort.
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Now, the good people at ReBinder know this. They're plugged in to the green nation. And they also know that you're sending kids back to school soon, and they'll use a lot of paper products. So, whaddaya know! They've decided to help you out.

ReBinder is giving away one of their Back to School Kits, valued at $44.99, which includes:

1 1.5” ReBinder recycled 3 ring binder
2 ReBinder replacement covers
6 RePouch recycled slash pocket dividers
6 RePocket eco-friendly pocket folders
2 ReWrite 8x10 recycled notebooks with lined paper
2 ReWrite 8x10 recycled notebooks with graph paper
2 ReWrite 5x8 Recycled notebooks with blank paper
3 ReMark eco-pens
6 ReSleeve recycled CD sleeves
3 RePlay recycled CD cases

Here are the details:

- To enter, just leave a comment telling us in what way you are (or will soon be) contributing to helping the environment!

- This is a random draw - click the e3 at the top of the page to find out how to get extra entries!

- Entries close midnight August 13, 2009

- Open to US residents only!


So get your entries in! And get ready for more great giveaways (including more from ReBinder) during the Back to School Thingy!

Contact ReBinder:

http://sustainablegroup.net
http://blog.sustainablegroup.net/
http://twitter.com/ReBinder
http://www.facebook.com/rebinder
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1778024



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178 comments:

Christi S said...

We recycle aluminum, and reuse all materials that we can!

Christi S said...

I follow you on Twitter (I'm ChristiS)

Christi S said...

I follow you through blogger as well!

Ms. G said...

I recycle cans and paper. I also buy as "things" from recycled products as possible.

Anonymous said...

The ways we help the environment are turn off unnecessary lights, watch our water usage, and "bundle" errands together for using the least amount of gas.

Anonymous said...

Twitter Follower

Anonymous said...

Rss through Google

Anonymous said...

I follow.

Anonymous said...

Tweeted

Melissa said...

We compost.
www.thecorkums.com

Winning Readings said...

We recycle cans and water bottles - and try not to use disposable waterbottles in the first place. And we take all the steps to not start forest fires!

Apryl said...

we recycle as much a possible, and here in the desert we conserve, conserve, conserve water!

Tammy On the Go said...

WE recycle and we even make sure we don't dispose of our light bulbs incorrectly..you have to be very careful with those

Madonna Cramer said...

First we have been reducing our consumption and second we have been reusing things that we can or finding a different use for them, and then we have been recycling our waste or trying to up cycle it.

~Sandy said...

Great giveaway and just in time!!!!!! I'm already a follower:)

The Sweet Life said...

I recycle!!

Henrietta said...

We recycle all of our bottles, cans, aluminum & paper/cardboard products. Istill need to work on remembering to take all of my reuseable totes to the grocery store with me!

Henrietta said...

New Twitter follower! @ahensnest

Henrietta said...

I'm a new blog follower! (A Hen's Nest)

Henrietta said...

I tweeted your giveaway! http://twitter.com/ahensnest/statuses/3177369869

Mackenzie said...

We recycle all possible recyclables!

Apryl said...

I follow your blog.

KLow said...

We recycle and reuse items when we can. Recycling collections are my sons' responsibilities, so they too are learning this trait.

LyndiLou said...

We have 2 recycling bins and in our city... they are awesome and sort the items for us!!! We can put plastic, metal, cardboard AND paper all in the same place and it's picked up every other week year-round!

silverhartgirl said...

I have stopped using plastic sacks and am only using tote bagesI also recycle.

Jenny said...

I take my own bags to the store and recycle!

Dawn N. said...

We have our own recycle bin even though our complex doesn't recycle, and I use reusable bags when I go grocery shopping. :-) Thanks for the great giveaway!

Unknown said...

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Come by and see JDaniel4smom's blog @ www.jdaniel4smom.blogspot.com.

We recyle plastic bags.

West Family said...

We drive a hybrid and were the first in our neighborhood to request a recycle bin! That was just 2 years ago when we moved down here! I was shocked at the recycling!

Anonymous said...

we recycle bags and such..

even my little girls are aware of recycling..at 3..lol!

visitng via the blog hop
do visit my giveaway too at

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Squish said...

At my house,which is VERY active, I have 6 sons and a husband, who is a really BIG kid. We try different things to help the environment. We save all of our pop cans and when we have a car load or two, we bring them to the recycling center. The kids are able to see the recycling center, they are aware that they have done something good for the environment,they are allowed to see that there is a monetary value as well to recycling pop can. With that money, they are allowed a treat and then the rest goes toward our vacation later on in the year. We only go to places we can afford from our savings.

Anonymous said...

Over the last year, I've become increasingly diligent in my efforts to recycle, reuse and nurture nature. I don't throw jars away, I use the for storage. I don't throw old clothes away, I use them to make blankets and throws. I really cannot stand putting anything in the trash anymore!

Anonymous said...

I'm a blogger follower. That's me in lights up there. I kinda like talking to a brown couch.

Catherine said...

We have a compost bin which not only has helped keep the garbage down, but also makes great fertilizer.

garlandofroses@gmail.com

Trish said...

I am an avid recycler/reuser! It drives my kids nuts :) (You know I'm doing something right ;)

Trish said...

I am a follower!

Michelle said...

We raise a pesticide free garden and can veggies every year, and we love to recycle!

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

We recycle....and I try to re-use all I can.

I'd love to win these terrific products...they're right up my alley.

Blessings,
Spencer

katklaw777 said...

Just bought aluminum water bottles for me and my daughter. She is getting ready to start her senior year of college and could really use some new school supplies. Thanks for a great give-away!

erma said...

Hopefully soon I will be buying a hybrid car to help out the envor.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Marilyn said...

We've been recycling everything for years. Having just bought a new house, we decided that we will be buying and planting a tree or two, to watch it grow thru the years.

tazandme123@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I recycle of course and also freecycle things I no longer need versus throwing it out.

Nora
neneelynn@yahoo.com

catriona_sweeps said...

I drive a hybrid and make the family recycle everything possible. We usually have a 1/2 empty trash container and a full recycling bin.

Unknown said...

We recycle and I stopped buying bottled water. We also installed a water-saving showerhead.

Unknown said...

Blog follower

Unknown said...

twitter follower
@auntiethesis

amanda said...

Hi! the way i save the environment, is by recycling everything in my house,saving on water -not letting it run to make the water cold or leaving it on and walking away,i try to take quick showers and shut my lights off everytime i leave the room, even if its for a second :) im a eco freak! you can contact me at princesstevyawww@hotmail.com, if i win thanks

Amy B. said...

My family recycles plastic, cardboard, aluminum & tin, glass, paper, styrofoam. I take my children to the recycling center with me, they help sort everything into the right compartments. I want this to be a way of life for them to carry on into the future. This is a great give-a-way!

Amy B. said...

I forgot to give my email: matjk_bower@att.net- just in case I win ;)

Amanda S. said...

We use cloth napkins instead of paper.

idahomom said...

I am a CPA and I have gone paperless.

Peggy said...

I recycle ,reuse ,compost ,plant our own garden and use cloth everytime I can
Thanks

plhill2000 said...

I've cut the use of paper towels, changed the light bulbs, recycle our aluminum cans, and cut the amount of trips we make for shopping.

Cheryl F said...

I use seventh generation products and we use all energy efficiant bulbs

Kimberly said...

I recycle and try to buy reusable goods whenever possible. I also walk to work. It's only a 15 minute walk and I feel great afterwards. It's good mental preparation time and I save on gas! :)

Trish said...

I help the environment by no longer using plastic or paper grocery bags, I always use cloth bags.
All of our lightbulbs are energy effecient light bulbs. I started recycling about two weeks ago. I take public transportation(METRO) whenever possible and also walk to the store if I'm shopping at one close by my house. Also on Earth Day I planted a tree in my yard. :)

Thanks for the giveaway!

trishalitax3(at)gmail(dot)com

karenmed409 said...

recycle our plastic and aluminum,bring our own shopping bags, compost
karenmed(at)comcast(dot)net

Clueless_Mama said...

I planted a garden this year and started recycling. I love school supplies and would love to win this giveaway

Clueless_Mama said...

I follow your blog

Clueless_Mama said...

I follow re-binder on twitter clueless_mama

Clueless_Mama said...

Follow them on facebook :)

denyse said...

I recycle and use my own bags. I pick up garbage when I see it too.

denyse_g@hotmail.com

cstironkat said...

I no longer buy paper towels, napkins, or plates. I use "green" cleaning products, and I use filtered water instead of buying bottled water.

Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...

I quit using paper towels and plastic bags for lunches. We use all reusable products!

Alex DeLong said...

i recycle all my cans and bottles and i also already use a few eco-friendly notebooks.

Michelle AKA blabla3269 said...

we do cans, bottle and use bags

itsme said...

I have cloth diapered all my children...my 5th is a newborn and in cloth diapers now.

makeetis said...

My family has been recycling and reusing our items.
brewerchickey78(at)yahoo.com

sweepmom said...

I recycle everything I possibly can from trash to household goods (which I give to people who can utilize them). I also cut back on electricity by shutting off lights and unplugging unused appliances and I use cloth shopping bags every chance I get.

ky2here said...

We compost, recycle and use cloth bags for shopping.

Sharon Harmon said...

Our family uses reusable shopping bags instead of plastic, and we also use green, earth-friendly cleaning products in our home. Thank you for the contest!
txgigggles@yahoo.com

iggysaysno said...

We are planning on getting a rain barrel

Anonymous said...

I pick up trash where I live once a week.

brandon_ralston@hotmail.com

Michelle @ Women Who Win said...

:) We replaced our lightbulbs! I love not changing them as often. Hooray for being green! --Michelle, blogattoday (~@) gmaildotcom

Michelle @ Women Who Win said...

Following your blog! --Michelle, blogattoday (~@) gmaildotcom

tawndam said...

I recycle everything they'll let me here... I make buying decisions based on 'can I reuse this?' or 'can I recycle this'...

Michelle @ Women Who Win said...

Tweet: http://twitter.com/sweepstakesgirl/status/3227944865. --Michelle, blogattoday (~@) gmaildotcom

Anonymous said...

We recycle pretty much everything we can, and we reuse stuff like paper and plastic bags.
rmshaw1 at verizon dot net

llinda29 said...

I recycle paper,plastic,cans

Be Green Save Green said...

OMG, I love GREEN! These back to school items are just perfect! :)

What we do for the environment:

Turn down all appliances
CFL Bulbs
Line dry laundry
Vermi-compost
Organic gardening
energy star appliances
hepa filter vac.
recycle recycle recycle!
Re-use plastic bags
Use organic mesh bags for grocery store veggies
Use totes rather than plastic bags
Stainless Steel water bottles
"Eco-Lunch Kit" for school lunches
Work from home (no car travel to work)
Rain Barrel
Make my own laundry detergent and fabric softener
Make my own window cleaner
Make my own toilet cleaner
Make my own all purpose cleaners
Shop every week at the Farmers Market

I think that's all I can remember right now! :)

Thanks for this contest!

jennem said...

To go green, we have eliminated paper towels and napkins, and disposable wraps/covers/lunchbox containers. We use CFLs and have everything on power strips, which we shut off when not in use. We recycle, Freecycle, and compost.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com

Sunnyvale said...

We compost and take our own bags to the grocers and recyle

Anonymous said...

We recycle. I know people have been doing it for years but our city just started.

Mimi the kitten said...

I recycle aluminum, plastic, and paper, and buy organic, all-natural kitty litter for my beloved kittehs.

Unknown said...

We recycle. Thanks for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

I followed you on twitter (sunnyview99)!

Unknown said...

I subscribed via reader (sunnyview99)!

Unknown said...

I followed on blogger (Sunny View)!

Nelsby said...

I only use paper products that are eco-friendly and/or are made from recycled content.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby said...

I subscribe to your blog's RSS feed.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby said...

Tweet: https://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/3238300239
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby said...

I am following ReBinder on Twitter (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Nelsby said...

I follow ReBinder on Facebook.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

Anonymous said...

We take our own bags to the store.

hebert024 at aol dot com

Lisa R said...

I recycle my cans and newspapers

Michele said...

We recycle more than we throw away, and I just got my in-home composter. Yay!

michele@globehoppers.us

Suzanne said...

We recycle cans, papers, catalogs, etc. I take clothes to Goodwill.

bowlinsuzy@yahoo.com

mogrill said...

We do a lot of recycling and using reusable bags. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

Marie said...

We stop buying water bottles and paper towels. Now we use filter water from the faucet and cotton rags. We also use our own bags at the store.
mccataquet(at)comcast(dot)net

MJC617 said...

We reycycle and reuse most everything in my house hold.I have gone from 1-2 bags of trash a week to 1 bag every 2 weeks now.

terri142 said...

We recycle and use reusable shopping bags. We are trying to use more green cleaning products.

Meaghan F. said...

Oh this would be so wonderful! I'm starting at a new college this month and could use my fantastic freebies. I recycle and reuse everything I can. I also give away old clothes, books and general "stuff" instead of throwing it away. I try to unplug everything electrical when I'm not using it and I don't turn on lights during the daytime. I use reusable bags when shopping and I try to use environmentally friendly household products as much as I can.

Julie said...

We use reusable grocery bags. We don't buy bottled water. We recyle our newspaper

aunteegem@yahoo.com

Julie said...

I subsribed to you through Google Reader

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I tried to follow you through Google Friends but all I kept getting was HTTP 400 ?

Sarah said...

We recycle paper, cans and plastic! Our trash is maybe one bag a week!

jsmreed(at)new.rr.com

Unknown said...

I am not as good as I should..I am determined to recycle my newspapers etc through the school bins this year...bonus is that not only will the paper be recycled but the school will get money too!

kissyjensen at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Well, we have been recycling for a long, long, time! I reuse bags, I hang clothes on the line when possible and I always unplug appliances when they are not in use!

Anonymous said...

My family recycles ALL of our paper products, glass products and aluminum products. We also walk or ride our bikes when we can instead of driving our cars. The changes were at first a little difficult to get used to but we all knew it had to be done!!!! So, we got busy recyceling!!!!
ahodges070501@live.com

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

I do not buy bottled water but have a purifier attached to my faucet. I also recycle bottle and plastic!
kngmckellar@hotmail.com

Molly K said...

We recycle everything that we can glass, plactic, aluminum. And we never buy plastic water bottles we have reusable bottles that we refill.

Anonymous said...

I pick up litter/trash in my community and recycle! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

JeansandTs said...

JeansandTs@hotmail.com
I plant ten trees every year.

guettel78 said...

I've made an effort to unplug non-essential devices and appliances when not in use. I've also cut back on my water usage by taking shorter showers and running my washing machine and dishwasher on more efficient settings. And I've started walking and biking a lot more than I used to to cut back on my fuel usage. I hope all of these small measures add up to reduce the size of my carbon footprint. Thanks for the giveaway!

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

guettel78 said...

I'm following you on twitter: guettel78

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guettel78 said...

Subscribed to your RSS feed in google reader: gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

guettel78 said...

I'm a new follower: guettel78

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guettel78 said...

I blogged about the giveaway: http://slavetoacademia.blogspot.com/2009/08/rebinder-recycled-school-supply-kit.html

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

guettel78 said...

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/3275637348

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

guettel78 said...

I'm following ReBinder on twitter: guettel78

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

Brandy said...

I use re-usable totes, not flimsy plastic bags you throw out.

autielady[at]live.com

Mishia said...

Hang dry my clothes and recycle!

Unknown said...

I recycle all metal, paper, and hard plastic. I use reusable shopping bags and I don't buy products that are over-packaged. I also try to avoid buying products that are being shipped from far away places if there are closer suppliers.

checkers said...

We recycle reuse and re-purpose things!

checkers said...

Following on blogger. skyskyaa11[at]gmail.com

checkers said...

Following you on Twitter (id- checkkers)

yadgirl said...

I recycle all plastic.

Mom Union said...

I'm helping the environment by trying to win this fine earth-friendly prize.
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Mom Union said...

following on twitter: heathersphere
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Mom Union said...

subscribed to RSS feed
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Mom Union said...

following blog: heathergf
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Mom Union said...

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Mom Union said...

following ReBinder on twitter: heathersphere
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Mom Union said...

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AICORP said...

We no longer use disposable waterbottles and we recycle almost everything.

Shelly T. said...

We are starting to take our own shopping bags to the store and we use CFL lightbulbs.

Egare1 said...

We always take backpacks to the store (they're so much easier to carry than bags anyway!), we walk where we can, and we recycle our cans and bottles.

Thanks for the great giveaway!

wendy wallach said...

we are bringing our own bags to the grocery store.

madamerkf at aol dot com

Sheila Hickmon said...

We recycle everything we can, and we have replaced all of our light bulbs!
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com

Anonymous said...

We recycle our paper, plastics, glass, aluminum and cardboard. We have a composter for our fruit and veggie scraps. We take our own reuseable bags to the stores. Thanks. DeAnna
annaed_2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I follow on Twitter.
DeAnna
annaed_2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I subscribe. Fun! DeAnna
annaed_2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I follow you blog!
DeAnna annaed_2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Deborah said...

This summer, we've added composting to our humble recycling efforts. I like it because not only are we reducing what goes into the landfill, we're replacing soil nutrients without using chemicals. asthenight at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I tweeted (annaed2) about this give-away and the Back To School Thingy. DeAnna
annaed_2(at)yahoo(dot)com

LifeMoreSimply said...

We use cloth diapers.
rachel.east08 at houghton.edu

Valerie said...

Hey what a great giveaway. I am just recently starting helping. My daughter has been on me for quite a while about going green. I have bought the new light bulbs, I am looking for more stuff made from recycle products and I am making an effort to use less electricity. I still have a lot to learn and more to do but at least I am starting. lol

Oh I wanted to thank you for stopping by and entering my giveaway too.

Sarah G. said...

My family recycles as much as possible, we don't goods/clothing we no longer wear, we use fans insted of A/C. I am having an eneregy analysis done on my house next week.

Liz Mays said...

We built a compost bin this year!
doot65[at]comcast{dot}net

Tammy said...

I'm always using re-usable grocery totes when I go shopping! No more wasted plastic!

Liz Mays said...

I subscribed to your RSS feed.

Liz Mays said...

I'm following your blog.

Liz Mays said...

I blogged about it here

Liz Mays said...

I follow ReBinder on twitter (blueviolet)

Liz Mays said...

I'm a ReBinder facebook fan: http://www.facebook.com/doot65

Anonymous said...

Wow. This is SO cool and unique! I love it! Here in Austin we are BIG on recycling. :)

Unknown said...

We recycle quite a bit&hubby and I just started a compose!

ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com

Laureen said...

We compost, recycle, drive as little as possible (consolidating errands and walking as much as possible), reuse whatever possible, Freecycle, avoid throwing away plastic bags (recycle the few we get), are minimal consumers, use reusable cloth/canvas bags for shopping, buy local and organic (including CSA membership) and so much more. I am passionate about conserving the environment and am constantly thinking of new ways to do more. Thanks for this giveaway!

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

Laureen said...

I follow you on Twitter. (MamandeEDS)

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

Laureen said...

I subscribed via RSS.

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

pierce said...

i help by recycling and buying reusable goods

pierce said...

follow you on twitter (spalka)

Kathy P said...

i ewcucle and i have changed all my bulbs to the energy savers

Kathy P said...

i meant recycle..im not drunk i swear just a little water on the keyboard..lol

following on twitter klp1965

Kathy P said...

following your blog as klp1965
kathy pease

Kathy P said...

http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/3297095984

susansmoaks said...

to help the environment i commute with another person going to work in the same town as me.

Anonymous said...

I've changed the lightbulbs around the house, we recycle every week and we reuse shopping bags and boxes whenever possible. I've also found many sites with clothing and jewelry that uses recycled materials that I plan to check out soon. Thank you for the contest!

Unknown said...

I recycle aluminum cans, plastic, paper and anything I can. garrettsambo@aol.com

Nancy S. said...

I use canvas grocery bags.
ncschools at yahoo dot com

Nancy S. said...

I tweeted.
http://twitter.com/ncschools/statuses/3299735353
ncschools at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

We are recycling fools...

mzpaw@yahoo.com

Tylerpants said...

Besides recycling, we also wash our laundry on cold water and compost!

Tylerpants said...

I subscribe via Bloglines

Maja said...

i recycle and ride a bike

Helen said...

We recycle everything our city accepts, take our own shopping bags and bottle our own water with stainless steel bottles.

cman said...

I'm growing my own fruit, veggies and herbs :)

Donna said...

I recycle.
donna444444@yahoo.com

Donna said...

subscribed.
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