Going green and changing the impact my family
has on the environment can often seem daunting. Sometimes it's hard for me to know where to start, what changes to make, what we can afford to do and what changes will have the most impact.I believe we all need to be more conscious of what is happening to our planet, but I also believe in doing what is practical for you and your family. I'd love to stop using paper towels, but know I'd never be able to keep up with the laundry so I try to buy recycled ones and I use cloth towels for dusting and light cleaning.
One change I have been able to stick with is using environmentally friendly laundry soap. When I saw an ad for today's sponsor, I emailed and they responded right away with a really great offer for THREE winners!
Dropps are concentrated liquid gel pods just like ones for the dishwasher. They dissolve immediately, are biodegradable and are phosphate, chlorine and NPE free (I had to look up the last one, it's nonylphenol ethoxylate). Dropps are sold online through their site, Amazon and Drugstore; and in Target, Wal Mart and Whole Foods.
They come in three sizes: 2,20 and 26 load pouches. I asked if a larger size is available through Costco or Sam's. A 42 load size will be available in December but only at the current locations. They come in a Fresh scent or dye-free non-scented which would be good for hubby's eczema.
One winner will receive a three-month supply of Dropps! That's 60 washloads (three 20 load pouches)! And two runners up will receive sample packages.
**Update: The literal second I hit publish, the doorbell rang with my samples! I'm not being dramatic either. I swear! Funny how things like that happen. Like when you think of a song and it comes on the radio. Anyway, I gathered up some of the mountains of my laundry and used one of the 2-load packs for a large load. The packs float and look like dying jellyfish while they're dissolving.
To enter:
1. Go to the Dropps site to read more about their environmental benefits.
2. Come back here and leave a comment on this post and tell me your impressions or what you're doing to be more green - required.
3. I MUST have a way to get in touch with you! NoReply@Blogger will not send you a response. I will have to delete comments with no contact info.
4. Comments will close on Friday, October 31st at 11:59pm CA time.
5. I will use random.org to draw the winners and post the results/notify winner via email and in a "Winners" post on Saturday 11/1. The lowest number will be grand prize winner.
I am trying to be more green by recycling and cutting back on disposable paper products like paper towels, we also try to use homemade cleaners like vinegar.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win, please throw my name into the hat!
mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com
I'm trying to use/waste less paper (printing on backs and half sheets instead of throwing them away), seriously thinking abuot getting into to composting.. and using cfl lighting. It isn't much, but we're trying.
ReplyDeleteraspberrykitty at aol dot com
Whoa, these look so cool! I'd never heard of them before. Definitely very modern and of course eco-friendly! I use GreenWorks cleaning products or homemade cleaning products around the house, I also don't buy products in such as styrofoam or plastic cups. I try to cut back on plastics and use glass items instead.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel!
Thanks for a great giveaway! I like that these are using less plastic than a jug of laundry liquid. It would be nice if the outer packaging was recyclable as well, but I wonder if they are limited in the materials they can use to keep them free of moisture. Two of the ways I conserve are by using a front loader machine and hanging most of my laundry to dry when possible.
ReplyDeleteI use Greenworks and 7th generation cleaning products around my home. I have to admit that I still use conventional detergent for my laundry. I would love the opportunity to try out Green detergent. I really hope I win. But I have said that about all of your giveaways.
ReplyDeleteI've seen ads for these and would love to get to try them! _SO_ much easier than carting the laundry soap up to the communal facilities!
ReplyDeleteWe try to recycle as much as possible, and I avoid disposable stuff when I can. It's amazing the difference it makes in how much trash we create vs. how much my parents create!
I really like the idea of this detergent. It sounds very clean and environmentally friendly.
ReplyDeleteSome of the things we do to go green are buying fresh vegetables instead of canned (less packaginging waste), using a front load clothes washer (less water usage), and buying natural fiber clothing.
I line dry my clothing year round!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try Dropps for a year now!
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
We've been recycling for years and have switched out the lightbulbs. I've slowly been switching to eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products. I take reusable bags whenever I shop and we buy local produce as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com
These look great! Would be so much nicer than those big jugs of liquid detergent I use now. I like that these will also work in cold water washing which helps save energy!
ReplyDeleteWould love to see the "jellyfish" look of them also LOL
Thanks!
Those are interesting. I was just talking to my husband last night about making our own soap. This would be fun to try. We have been recyclying for years, and I also repurpose alot of things! I love doing that! thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I am actually fairly impressed with what I saw of this company and the product. I usually tend to be pessimistic about how "green" something really is. I think these are definately worth a try. Did your laundry get good and clean when you tried them? Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletewe have been going more green...one of the ways is I stopped using laundry detergent...we have been using vingar on the spelly ones....I am very interested in detergent as long as it is cost effective and good for the environment
ReplyDeletethank you
Carol Jo
cvdmvega@yahoo.com
I like that it is 6x concentrated, equaling a smaller eco footprint. We are very into going green, one thing we do is make all homemade cleaners, such as vinegar and baking soda, with added essential oils.
ReplyDeleteleslierose at gmail dot com
I used to not get into the hype about "green" products. I personally thought it was a money gimmick, but I was so wrong! I'm more fond of green cleaners and laundry products than the traditional products that are out that. So please sign me up! :)
ReplyDeletelilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net
I would love to try this. We have a lot of allergies at our home and are trying to be more eco-friendly.
ReplyDeleteWould love to try these!!
ReplyDeleteSign me up, please! I'd love to try something like this, especially since it works for loads and loads--less packaging and less worry about running out of soap! The site seems to work in Firfox now, BTW.
ReplyDeleteOne thing we're focusing on is cutting out disposable paper products, like napkins and paper towels. Cloth works just as well (better, really) and all it adds is an extra load of laundry every couple of weeks. Good trade off!
avengingophelia at gmail dot com
What a great product. I love it and I love that it can be used in front loaders.
ReplyDeleteMy family has made it a goal to be more green. We have made a point to use reusable bags for groceries, reduce our electirc bill/use, and put as much of our waste into recycling as possible. We are also working on creating a compost pile and using our wood stove more for heat, using less oil.
I'm really impressed by its smaller footprint. It's hard to believe that one jug equals 292 empty pouches.
ReplyDeleteGreat produc! I like that it uses less plastic than a regular laundry container.
ReplyDeleteI'm tryin to "go green" by recycling more...using GreenWorks, unplugging things we dont need, and using less heat and more blankets! :)
ReplyDeletemariajoy@hotmail.com
I'm going try and get a nice water bottle so I can stop using the throw away plastic ones. I hope to get totes for shopping so I can stop asking for the plastic grocer bags. Thanks for such a great giveaway and a chance to try out a new product.
ReplyDeletesamsakara@twcny.rr.com
These look great! much easier then trying to measure the correct amount.
ReplyDeleteFor going green I am trying not to use as many water bottles. I bought a resuable one to use and its going good so far.
I have never heard of these before--they sound amazing!
ReplyDeleteWe are recycling, changed out our lightbulbs with energy efficient ones, only wash our clothes in cold water, leave off lights unless needed...I know there are more....I just can't think of them!
Thanks for (another) great giveaway!
I have heard of these and would love to try them. Like you I have been seeking out greener laundry detergents...I have also purchased a Lady Bug Vapor Steam Cleaner so that I can clean my entire house without any cleaners whatsoever.
ReplyDeleteI love that drops are biodegradable and environmentally friendly...it's about time.
http://thriftynursewife.blogspot.com/2008/10/post-50.html
These look neat. I will have to peruse Target and Walmart to see if ours carries this. We recycle everything possible. I make myself crazy sometimes over it. We stopped using paper napkins, switched to CFLs, and I use a clothes line as much as I can. Thanks!
ReplyDeleterrappohmystars at yahoo dot com
I am trying to go green by using reusable bags at the grocery store, instead of plastic/paper. I also and using bar mops to clean counters instead of a million paper towels!
ReplyDeletewow i love to give this a try i never use any thing like this befor and well i'm always williang to try new things out and see how good thay work thankks
ReplyDeleteWe are trying to be more green. We are going to try and buy all things thrifted next year. No more new stuff. We have updated all of our lightbulbs. Did some line drying this year and we recycle on trash day! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this! I am trying to be more green by using more reusable materials. Grocery totes, cloth diapers, dish towels, cloth napkins, etc. I am also trying to conserve water and drive less. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAngela
itsahumanzoo(at)gmail(dot)com
I've never heard of these - how neat! We're trying to be more green by turning off lights in parts of the house we aren't using, switching to more drought-resistant landscaping, and using reusable shopping bags. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWe line dry our clothes when we can, I made my own handmade napkins out of an old dress, we grow our own garden and raise our own chickens, we make our own laundry detergent.
ReplyDeleteThank you for entering me!
I have been being more green by plugging all our appliances into strippads and flipping them off.
ReplyDeletemaking my own cleaners with tea tree oil and vinegar, using vinegar as fabric softener and making my own laundry soap too, although this sounds even better!
we also recycle and I reuse all my boxes for ebay and all shipping I do. I try my hardest to think of everything I do and what I can do better!
thanks so much!
karissag at gmail.com
I like these because they look easy to use- toss them in and you're done. Every now and then I have to do laundry one handed with a baby on my hip and it's not easy trying to measure detergent out.
ReplyDeleteWhat we are doing to go green is recycling everything that can possibly be recycled.
I have been trying to be more green by not using any plastic bags - we use cloth now. I am starting to recycle and am looking for household items that are more green friendly. I really like the idea of making my own cleaning supplies.
ReplyDeleteI try to only do laundry at non peak times and I use only clean water- also we try to recycle- I didn't know that people got to try products before all these blog posts. Thanks for your giveaway!
ReplyDeletewe use cold water when we do our laundry! daisy_collections(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI am buying more clothes and products that eco friendly....
ReplyDeleteTo be more green, I have actually been trying alternative laundry detergents, including soap nuts, to see which option will work best for our family. I would love to give these a try.
ReplyDeletemichelle at northofthe49 dot com
Oh wow, I'd love to try these. Since we're talking laundry, one thing I do is I only wash full loads and I use cold water whenever possible. I then use warm where necessary.
ReplyDeleteI like this because not only is it green, but it's easier for me to carry a couple down to the apartment laundry room without toting the whole bottle. To be green, we've given up all paper goods except TP--no more paper towels, paper napkins, or disposable tableware at all.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
Oh, I have been dying to try these!!!! We are constantly trying to be greener by driving less, using products with less packaging, recycling everything, and composting! (among more) Thanks!
ReplyDeletewe are always trying to find more ways to be "green" and would love to try these. we recycle, have compost, and try to reuse as much as we can!
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway!
specialk[dot]roxygirl[at]gmai[dot]com
We recycle, compost, use rags and cloth napkins instead of papertowels, and try to conserve energy in our home. :)
ReplyDeletedaisymomto3(at)yahoo(dot)com
We recycle and compost. We try to buy locally made products.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great giveaway. Can't wait to try this product!
valuedcustomer(at)live(dot)com
We are trying to cut back on water. My DD says 5 minute showers. We use less paper towels and more rags. We've also bought the energy saving light bulbs for all our lights. We also grow a lot of our own food. Just last week I made apple pie from the apples on our apple tree. It was yummy.
ReplyDeleteAJ1014[at]gmail.com
I recycle EVERYTHING. so important!
ReplyDeleteLauren
croasla0(at)sewanee.edu
I'm switching to all natural beauty and cleaning products plus I recycle almost everything I can.
ReplyDeleteI have to say, these are very intriguing...And to be more green, we are switching our cleaners and using reusuable shopping bags!
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a fun giveaway!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
I am trying to be more green by composting and growing a garden naturally without pesticides etc... I am also trying to cut back on trash that I throw out and was really excited to see that these packs dissolve right in the wash-no more huge plastic bottles to recycle!
ReplyDeletemicaela6955 at msn dot com
These look really neat! One thing I do to be more green is to make my own laundry detergent. However, if these are green and inexpensive enough, I might be persuaded to switch. :)
ReplyDeletefrog123 (at) cyipcom (dot) net
I try to do as many things that I can to go green (you can check out my blog to read some of my forays). My biggest thing is using cloth diapers, but I do recycle, compost and use green cleaners. I'd love to try these in my washer.
ReplyDeleteSo, I can't wait to try these! I haven't seen them in stores yet but I'll be looking. I've seen the soap nuts before, have you heard of those?
ReplyDeleteI'm doing lots of things to go green (just see my green blog http://fromgreytogreen.blogspot.com ) but the one that has been most recent is switching to cloth napkins!
runningfromthelittlepeople at gmail dot com
We are composting.
ReplyDeletehetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com
O.o very cool, i like the fact that there's no mess, no cleanup required! i reuse old paper as scratch/note-taking, always recycle anything possible, less eating out = less stuff to throw away, and changed all the lightbulbs!
ReplyDeletewe reduce, reuse, and recycle MASSIVELY. I'm glad more people are joining the movement to be consciously aware of what we do to our environment.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I hope i'm the lucky winner :)
The fact that they're pre-measure little drop packets is very convenient....
ReplyDeleteAt the moment I'm preparing for a serious move to 'greenness' in our food. I had zero gardening skills until this year, and my goal is to get to the point where I grow all our produce within 5 years. You better believe I'm utilizing the library books on organic gardening. :)
Thanks for the chance to try these out!
lizzykristine AT yahoo DOT com
Would love to try these out. I presently use Eco Products Boulder Laundry detergent which is non-toxic and I like alot but it comes in a big jug. These seem so easy.
ReplyDeleteI have a blog about living green, sustainable and in harmony with the planet and live as sustainably as I can - even changed my diet to a mostly raw vegan diet at the beginning of the year and you'd be amazed at how little garbage that makes - you compost everything! We also grow a large garden, preserve food in different ways for the winter, etc.
naturedeva at naturedeva dot net
These are awesome and I would love to try them. Maybe I'm lazy but this seems so much easier then having to poor liquid into a cup to measure it - and it's "green" so that's great too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I like that there's no measuring involved! No mess...that is always good.
ReplyDeletecharlotte(dot)evard(at)comcast(dot)net
We're being more green by replacing all of our paper towels and napkins with cloth versions. It's actually been a lot easier than I thought it would be :-)
ReplyDeleteWe're trying to be more green by making reusable produce bags (we get most of our produce from a co-op), and by nearly eliminating paper towel. I would love to try the scent/dye free version of these.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that the laundry soap is pre-measured. You hear so much about folks using too much soap and gunking things up in the laundry. I think I do that!
ReplyDeleteBeing a little more environmental? Sure! I hang dry all but one load each week. (Those would be towels that get a might stiff if I hang them.) We've switched to CFL's. I use reusable grocery sakes. I also shop once every two weeks for groceries. More economical, but more environmental since I'm throwing less away!
Thank you!
art and nature *at* juno [dot] com
These look really interesting. I love the whole concept! And of course, I love finding new products to help make "going green" a little more easy - AND fun.
ReplyDeleteI've been doing a few things: cloth diapering, no more buying bottled water, turning off lights/heat unless absolutely needed, and beginning to replace cleaning products with green options.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Would so like to win this! havent heard of it but neat.
ReplyDeleteskyskyaa11(at)gmail(dot)com
I have never heard of these before but I'd love to try them! I am going greener by making my own cleaners using essential oils, vinegar, water, baking soda, etc. One of the things I haven't switched yet is my detergent but this is a great alternative.
ReplyDeleteI like that they are so portable. I am really into recycling right now.
ReplyDeletetxhottie_86 at yahoo dot com
I'm working on greening my cleaners. We're using a lot of baking soda and vinegar now. But I'm still looking for something for the laundry. Really hope to win this one.
ReplyDeleteWe do A LOT of recycling, CFLs, turning the heat down. I would love to start a compost pile and use green cleaners including laundry detergent! These Dropps sound great. sarah_jakel at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to recycle more, and got some cloth grocery bags. =) I would love to win! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm using totes not just for groceries but also going to the library, bringing stuff to work, etc., instead of using plastic bags. I'm also planning my errands so that I don't use as much gas. I'm changing to greener cleaning products as I find them. Every little bit helps!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to be more "green" by reducing my waste and this would really help! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOne thing I like is that they are premeasured - just pop it in the machine! I'm trying to start buying more "green" cleaners.
ReplyDeleteWow I love these.. they aren't messy.. they are the right amount and they are good for all types of clothes.. thats pretty neat. My word.. to get that bucket of laundry soap off my floor lol
ReplyDeleteTara
cloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com
They're very pretty! lol. And I LOVE that it cuts down on plastic waste as opposed to traditional detergent containers. I'd love to try these; How fantastic! Thank you for this giveaway; I hope I win :)
ReplyDeleteeyeslikesugar (at) gmail (dot) com
Hi, I have read many good things about these laundry product! Our family is taking baby steps at becoming more green. We turned down the water heater temperature and take shorter showers! This summer, we turned up the thermostat and this winter, we plan on turning down the temperature. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
ReplyDeletejchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Nice, enter me to win. I go green by recycling almost everything and reusing as much as possible. For example, I reuse old handouts to print documents.
ReplyDeletejusticejonesie@hotmail.com
I love green products... and since I live in the country it was important to me that they also be septic system safe... which they are! So please! Enter me in your drawing.
ReplyDeleteI try to use natural products to clean with.
ReplyDeletebabyblues at innocent dot com
I love how convenient these are! To help our environment we compost, reuse as much as we can, and limit "stuff" that we buy.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this brand but after checking out their site I'm definitely going to keep them in mind. With products like these there's really no reason not to go green. They look easier to use than conventional laundry detergent. We do many little things to be more earth friendly like recycling, using cloth napkins and using green cleaning products.
ReplyDeletemr_mrs_steen[at]netzero[dot]com
Im being more green by encouraging my coworkers to recycle.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win!
Michelle
Shellydelight@gmail.com
Shellydelight.etsy.com
We now recycle our cans, we go through a ton of cans. We are using the energy efficient lights now. The big thing is that instead of buying bottles of flavored water for my girls, I know buy the little packs of powder and just mix them up a pitcher full. This has really really cut down on our plastic use. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen these before. I'm trying to use less papertowels and more dish towels around the house.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I read that washing with cold water can save up to 80%. We are trying to be more conscious and recycle.Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHeather
poncey76 at hotmail dot com
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ReplyDeletewould love to try these- we conserve by doing combined and less loads and also use cold water...mrs.mommyyATgmail.com
ReplyDeleteWe hang most of our clothes to dry instead of using the dryer. We also wash in cold for all loads except whites!
ReplyDeletedatyoncat1(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like that these will also work in cold water washing. I have started washing all my loads in cold water. I also try to clean everything using natural ingredients--baking soda, lemon juice and vinegar.
ReplyDeleteWe are trying to teach our kids to recycle and to conserve water. This product sounds great from what I read on the site. I like products that are easy to use yet environmentally friendly. Thanks for the contest!
ReplyDeletecherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
I have never heard of these but they sound fantastic I like the fact that you can use them in cold water and that they are bioderadable and phospate free safe for the enviroment means safe for us
ReplyDeleteBonnie in FL
blday50@gmail.com
The Dropps look so cool! I recycle everything-have been for years and years-even before it was the trendy, cool thing to do!
ReplyDeleteI am using cloth diapers and mentstrual pads and I am using more environmentally friendly cleaners. The laundry soap is next. I am checking my options, including Soap Nuts from the laundrytree.com and some magnetic balls that supposedly clean without soap at all. This would be a great addition to my searching.
ReplyDeletewe use homemade cleaning liquids, and recycle everything...haven't greened our laundry yet, this would be great!
ReplyDeleteandrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com
These are so cool, I've been wanting to try them. I'm recycling as much as possible, using canvas bags & keeping the heat down to name a few things.
ReplyDeleteI am weening off of disposable paper products and chemical cleaners. Once I run out, I buy an earth friendly cleanser.
ReplyDeleteGreat, and they use so much less plastic!
ReplyDeleteI am using cloth diapers, switch to natural cleaners and recycling/reusing all i can.
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This product looks so cool! I went over to the Dropps site and I was happy to discover they are supposed to work well in cold water.
ReplyDeleteIn my effort to be green, I am cloth diapering!
Thanks for the giveaway; my email is in my blogger profile. :)
~Amanda
I have tried Dropps before and wasn't thrilled with them. The outside didn't completely dissolve and left plasticy bits glued to my clothes several times. They have since completely redesigned them so I would really love to give them another try. I think their environmental and health benefits are great.
ReplyDeletekatiekarr at gmail dot com
We recycle absolutely everything we can! Plus we've switched all out light bulbs to fluorescent.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to be more green by using cloth diapers instead of disposables!!
ReplyDeleteamitymatthia[at]hotmail[dot]com
We are recycling more and not using plastic water bottles. Thanks for the giveaway. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeletewe use cloth diapers, not disposable.
ReplyDeletecloth napkins, not paper.
we use old diapers for rags instead of paper towels, which is recycling AND using less paper.
and I REALLY would like to try these laundry dropps.
dying jellyfish made me laugh
ReplyDeletesuch a cool site,
its green and easy, what can get better?
KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com
We put up a clothesline so we don't have to use our dryer and can conserve energy that way. We also use a programmable thermostat which actually makes a huge difference in my energy costs.
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Elizabeth
We recycle everything, we use real dishes instead of paper/plastic, and we don't use plastic water bottles anymore.
ReplyDeleteI am considering using cloth napkins rather than paper at every meal. Napkin rings at each person's place will keep them handy for reuse.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having the giveaway!
We totally recycle. If I could I would also stop the newspaper ads that come EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. and the door to door paper ads they stick in my door and fall out to the floor when I open the door. ANNOYING!
ReplyDeleteWas I supposed to rant about annoying things or post how I am green?
I use cloth diapers in 1988 and everyone thought I was crazy. I used the same ones pretty much for all four kids.
ReplyDeleteELaine
bells6ATbellsouthDOTnet
I have never heard of these. I'll definitely look for them the next time I'm shopping. In our house we've been diligently finding more ways we can recycle. It all started with the Sunday newspapers and now we do our best to recycle just about everything.
ReplyDeleteI am and I do turn lights off more now than ever before. I also use reusable shopping bags each week for grocery shopping. And, I have started turning the heat lower. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy email is sweetiessweeps@gmail.com and my website is www.shopping-gems.com