tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post6003406118880021308..comments2023-09-09T06:16:38.457-07:00Comments on Mel, A Dramatic Mommy: Bloggy Giveaway Day 4- Enviro Friendly Laundry SoapMelanie Sheridanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04100313047776018999noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-10492469890963111942008-10-31T23:02:00.000-07:002008-10-31T23:02:00.000-07:00I am and I do turn lights off more now than ever b...I 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!<BR/><BR/>My email is sweetiessweeps@gmail.com and my website is <A HREF="http://www.shopping-gems.com" REL="nofollow">www.shopping-gems.com</A>Wendy (Sweetie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08752069655886904072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-75012139182236695962008-10-31T21:53:00.000-07:002008-10-31T21:53:00.000-07:00I have never heard of these. I'll definitely look ...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.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07189102657804450496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-39751683777715813642008-10-31T21:11:00.000-07:002008-10-31T21:11:00.000-07:00I use cloth diapers in 1988 and everyone thought I...I use cloth diapers in 1988 and everyone thought I was crazy. I used the same ones pretty much for all four kids.<BR/>ELaine<BR/>bells6ATbellsouthDOTnetUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565186714173960216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-85630432699714448662008-10-31T20:47:00.000-07:002008-10-31T20:47:00.000-07:00We totally recycle. If I could I would also stop t...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!<BR/><BR/>Was I supposed to rant about annoying things or post how I am green?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-82393337704568013502008-10-31T19:51:00.000-07:002008-10-31T19:51:00.000-07:00I am considering using cloth napkins rather than p...I am considering using cloth napkins rather than paper at every meal. Napkin rings at each person's place will keep them handy for reuse.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for having the giveaway!Jacqueline in Atlantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03233804336038923355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-25985463279044258072008-10-31T19:34:00.000-07:002008-10-31T19:34:00.000-07:00We recycle everything, we use real dishes instead ...We recycle everything, we use real dishes instead of paper/plastic, and we don't use plastic water bottles anymore.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335822447056360488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-88114387424213824492008-10-31T18:03:00.000-07:002008-10-31T18:03:00.000-07:00We put up a clothesline so we don't have to use ou...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.<BR/>doot65{at}comcast[dot]net<BR/>ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-22559651881050083512008-10-31T15:38:00.000-07:002008-10-31T15:38:00.000-07:00dying jellyfish made me laughsuch a cool site, its...dying jellyfish made me laugh<BR/>such a cool site, <BR/>its green and easy, what can get better?<BR/>KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-40591484803784487582008-10-31T15:26:00.000-07:002008-10-31T15:26:00.000-07:00we use cloth diapers, not disposable. cloth napkin...we use cloth diapers, not disposable. <BR/><BR/>cloth napkins, not paper.<BR/><BR/>we use old diapers for rags instead of paper towels, which is recycling AND using less paper.<BR/><BR/>and I REALLY would like to try these laundry dropps.Jesicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821081860057372993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-67481996799203748672008-10-31T15:21:00.000-07:002008-10-31T15:21:00.000-07:00We are recycling more and not using plastic water ...We are recycling more and not using plastic water bottles. Thanks for the giveaway. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-18733766376921105242008-10-31T14:19:00.000-07:002008-10-31T14:19:00.000-07:00I am trying to be more green by using cloth diaper...I am trying to be more green by using cloth diapers instead of disposables!!<BR/><BR/>amitymatthia[at]hotmail[dot]comAmityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792108996644790997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-86078260736270148112008-10-31T13:52:00.000-07:002008-10-31T13:52:00.000-07:00We recycle absolutely everything we can! Plus we'v...We recycle absolutely everything we can! Plus we've switched all out light bulbs to fluorescent.Kirby McCauleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349134131681105685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-38296317207611272652008-10-31T12:45:00.000-07:002008-10-31T12:45:00.000-07:00I have tried Dropps before and wasn't thrilled wit...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.<BR/>katiekarr at gmail dot comKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840202076190640900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-47227259570445044062008-10-31T10:50:00.000-07:002008-10-31T10:50:00.000-07:00This product looks so cool! I went over to the Dr...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. <BR/><BR/>In my effort to be green, I am cloth diapering!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the giveaway; my email is in my blogger profile. :)<BR/><BR/>~AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731023577099183999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-62885006929630301532008-10-31T10:49:00.000-07:002008-10-31T10:49:00.000-07:00I am using cloth diapers, switch to natural cleane...I am using cloth diapers, switch to natural cleaners and recycling/reusing all i can. <BR/>(email in profile)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656863210478094190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-78813321378928412042008-10-31T10:45:00.000-07:002008-10-31T10:45:00.000-07:00Great, and they use so much less plastic!Great, and they use so much less plastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-40837243236523097182008-10-31T10:34:00.000-07:002008-10-31T10:34:00.000-07:00I am weening off of disposable paper products and ...I am weening off of disposable paper products and chemical cleaners. Once I run out, I buy an earth friendly cleanser.Reva Skiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571198703215417264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-51801926761502128332008-10-31T10:25:00.000-07:002008-10-31T10:25:00.000-07:00These are so cool, I've been wanting to try th...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.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09928304350897366869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-62994730315015264742008-10-31T10:14:00.000-07:002008-10-31T10:14:00.000-07:00we use homemade cleaning liquids, and recycle ever...we use homemade cleaning liquids, and recycle everything...haven't greened our laundry yet, this would be great!<BR/>andrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)comKristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202662181608909314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-36913613138164449072008-10-31T09:30:00.000-07:002008-10-31T09:30:00.000-07:00I am using cloth diapers and mentstrual pads and I...I 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.Qtpies7https://www.blogger.com/profile/04612364762900912663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-54196184566626933462008-10-31T09:18:00.000-07:002008-10-31T09:18:00.000-07:00The Dropps look so cool! I recycle everything-hav...The Dropps look so cool! I recycle everything-have been for years and years-even before it was the trendy, cool thing to do!Idaho Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609818783286982110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-80924406756270304592008-10-31T08:54:00.000-07:002008-10-31T08:54:00.000-07:00I have never heard of these but they sound fantast...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<BR/><BR/>Bonnie in FL<BR/>blday50@gmail.comBonnie in FLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998072039831999252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-25724499299861459742008-10-31T08:53:00.000-07:002008-10-31T08:53:00.000-07:00We are trying to teach our kids to recycle and to ...We 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!<BR/><BR/>cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)comCherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-8780638713299406372008-10-31T08:07:00.000-07:002008-10-31T08:07:00.000-07:00I like that these will also work in cold water was...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.Jackie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16125065614086555496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-67150160679348481302008-10-31T05:32:00.000-07:002008-10-31T05:32:00.000-07:00We hang most of our clothes to dry instead of usin...We hang most of our clothes to dry instead of using the dryer. We also wash in cold for all loads except whites!<BR/><BR/>datyoncat1(at)yahoo(dot)comdaytoncathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546893667077547050noreply@blogger.com