March 17, 2008

SIGG bottle giveaway

We adore SIGG water bottles, the "perfect reusable alternative to plastic bottles". Not only are they 100% recyclable, and designed not to leach any evil particles into your drinking water (unlike most plastic or metal drinking bottles), they also look very pretty. Some are cute enough to work as bona fide accessories.
The company, based in Switzerland, is celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year, and to celebrate, they launched www.SIGG100.com with Laurie David's organization, StopGlobalWarming.org. The site traces the 100 most significant moments in recent environmental history and will stay live until April 22nd (Earth Day). The site will also be hosting online Q&A's with environmental activists including the one and only Ed Begley Jr. (seriously...have you seen his line of "Begley's Best" eco-cleaning products?).
SIGG has offered to gift a Stylephile reader one of their bottles. To win, leave a comment telling us how your best green living tip. Don't forget to leave your email address in the body of the comment. Deadline is Monday March 24 at 5PM.

March 17, 2008 in FASHION | Permalink

Comments

if your not a work-at-homer, using your tv/stereo all the time, plug them into a power strip with an on/off button - leaving the power strip 'off' until you're ready to use it. it saves them - and your electricity bill - from 'sipping' electricity all day! jacksoncarter@gmail.

Posted by cjax | Mar 21 2008 8:29AM

I use tupperware and brown bag my lunch 99% of the time at work. It cuts down on wasting all of those plastic containers that you just end up throwing out after you've finished your deli salad or filafel platter from the guy down the street who overcharged you anyway. Correction! I don't even use brown bags, I recycle any plastic bags that I have lying around the house to carry my lunch to work in too. petradomingo at gmail.com

Posted by Petra Domingo | Mar 20 2008 2:46PM

My best green living tip - make one change at a time. When it comes to the everyday choices you make, all the products you use, going green can seem overwhelming (and expensive!) It doesn’t have to be an overwhelming – it really just takes making one small change at a time! For instance - over the past year, I've switched to canvas grocery bags instead of using plastic, now use Begley's Best and other safe household cleaners and detergents - even my dog's poop bags are biodegradable. And I continue to make more changes all the time as I learn what other ways I can help and the small changes I can make along the way. :) powamanda@gmail.com

Posted by Amanda | Mar 20 2008 11:25AM

Using solar power saves money on your electric bill, also increases your home's value and makes our world a cleaner place, all at the same time! ancientfutrues2001@yahoo.com

Posted by Angela | Mar 19 2008 2:16PM

Reuse plastic bags for fruits & veggies on next trip to grocery store. Bring mug to work to avoid all the paper cups next to the coffee maker and water dispenser. Bring silverware to work and avoid plastic ware. Jen3200@gmail.com

Posted by Jen | Mar 19 2008 12:02AM

In place of plastic wrap and zip-bags, I use waxed paper whenever possible. It's kinder to the earth and very retro-looking! In addition to Begley's Best cleaning products, which are terrific, vinegar and baking soda are my favorite cleaning products. People are fooled by the strong perfumes in cleaning products. Just because your house smells like perfume, it isn't clean! Clean thoroughly and naturally. shakeup1@aol.com

Posted by tubbytoast | Mar 18 2008 10:37PM

If it's yellow, I let it mellow. If it's brown, I flush it down. tsering_l@yahoo.com

Posted by Miss Lisa | Mar 18 2008 5:02PM

i love my little fold-up reusable chico bag! it fits in my purse and it holds a ton - not to mention cutting down on the number of plastic bags i collect. pupjean@yahoo.com

Posted by cjl | Mar 18 2008 4:27PM

durr...forgot the email debra@planetfez.com

Posted by Debra | Mar 18 2008 3:39PM

I try to make sure my son's school lunches are zero garbage. Sandwich in a reusable container, bulk yogurt decanted into reusable cups, real silverware and cloth napkins...and of course a kid sized Sigg for water! I read somewhere about the ungodly amount of waste each school generates from lunch packaging. It seemed like an easy way to reduce.

Posted by Debra | Mar 18 2008 3:38PM

That's a great tip chicdiva.. I'm going on a roadtrip next week.. i'm sure that will come in handy! e-mail: louise_v_spence@yahoo.com

Posted by Lilchocoholick | Mar 18 2008 2:41PM

good way to use those plastic bags that you get at the grocery store is to line your trashcans and waste baskets with them.

Posted by sallyjenn | Mar 18 2008 2:29PM

I purchase most of my clothing at resale or thrift shops to promote recycling in all areas of daily living. Last year, I gave up my car and went without driving for over a year using public transportation only. Lourdes magictogo@yahoo.com

Posted by Lourdes | Mar 18 2008 2:04PM

I bring my own mug to the coffee shop & my own bags to the grocery store to limit wasteful paper cups & paper or plastic bags (some stores also give you a slight discount for bringing your own cup/bags). aliboo16@msn.com

Posted by Ali | Mar 18 2008 2:00PM

The best tip I ever recieved is to reuse the packaging contents, cuts down on waste such as foam, bubblewrap,etc. You can use it to repackage items that need to be shipped or use it when you move or need to transport heavy items. astoriazswtheart@verizon.net

Posted by Alice | Mar 18 2008 1:57PM

A great way to recycle plastic bottles is to use them as freezer packs. Fill a bottle with water, freeze it, and you've got a great freezer pack you can use when packing a picnic, food for a road trip, or any other occasion when you need to keep food cool for a period of time. Bottles can be used over and over again. chicdiva04@aol.com

Posted by chicdiva | Mar 18 2008 1:41PM

E beat me to the punch! I also save paper napkins from food deliveries and use them for cleaning later on... pbswordgirl@yahoo.com

Posted by the word girl | Mar 18 2008 1:31PM

My best green tip is from my Grandmother's generation. Using a handkerchief can be stylish and also helps cut down on paper waste from tissues and napkins! They are great little accessories. lauratoledo@gmail.com

Posted by Laura | Mar 18 2008 1:28PM

I have a small business and receive many boxes with packing peanuts. I am constantly reusing the boxes and peanuts to keep them from going into landfills. If a box is just too weathered, I cut down and recycle. jennifer@kleanbathandbody.com

Posted by Jennifer Hardaway | Mar 18 2008 1:17PM

Sorry -- forgot e-mail! eeeeestar@hotmail.com

Posted by E | Mar 17 2008 3:52PM

Takeout or fast food places always give me too many paper napkins. Instead of tossing them, I stash them in a cute little basket, and use them to dust or clean the kitchen. It's a simple and inexpensive way to curb paper waste!

Posted by E | Mar 17 2008 3:51PM