Something happens when you become a mom. Ok, a lot of things happen when you become a mom, but one of these things involves being acutely aware of the planet we live on and wanting to ensure it is left in a better state for our children than it is now. To be honest, I wasn’t a big eco-chick before having kids and today I’m still a pretty mainstream mom – more squishy than crunchy I say. Still, I think if we can find easy ways to help our environment, we should. When it comes to my own kid’s health and well being inside the home, if I can find eco-friendly products that can perform as good as the old standbys that have been used in my household pre-kids, I’ll choose them first.
Seventh Generation is the nation’s leading brand of household and personal care products that help protect human health and the environment. I’m somewhat familiar with the brand as I’ve tried one or two items in the past. When given the opportunity by Mom Central Canada to try out a great selection of Seventh Generation products and see how they perform myself, I was game.
I was sent a great selection of FPCs (free product coupons) to try out everything from Seventh Generation diapers, to baby wipes, dish soap, liquid laundry detergent and natural household cleaners. The problem is that I can’t find a location in my city that sells Seventh Generation products! I checked the website for the Where to Buy Seventh Generation products in Canada link and found out that the closest location is an hour away from me. So, that’s my one critique of Seventh Generation so far – the products need to be more accessible to Canadians! The good news here is that you can purchase Seventh Generation products online.
If you’re already a fan of Seventh Generation, or what to learn more about the products, become a part of the 7th Gen Nation. As a member you’ll get member privileges including special offers, coupons and more.
1 of my Canadian readers is going to win a 100% organic cotton Seventh Gen Eco lunch bag as well as coupons for a FREE package of Seventh Generation Free & Clear Diapers, Free & Clear Baby Wipes and dish washing products. To enter, just leave me a comment here telling me your best tip on how to be more environmentally conscious.
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This giveaway will end on September 16th at 9PM CT . Giveaway is open to Canadian addresses only.
Disclosure – I am participating in the Seventh Generation program by Mom Central Canada. I received compensation ( Seventh Gen Eco lunch bag and Coupons provided by Seventh Generation) as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Where I live we have municipal composting plus of course recycling. My children and I have a whole routine around this. They are very young but they know what goes where and this is the best way to be environmentally conscious.
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I think the easiest way to be environmentally friendly is to minimize waste – don’t use so many plastic bags especially. Thanks!
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We have curbside recycling, which is AMAZING!! You really realize how much you used to throw away when you see that blue bag fill up every week.
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I like you on FB and I’m already a member of the 7th generation nation (and I follow them on FB). Love them – have used their diapers since our little one was born (he’s now 2 1/2) and he is now in their pull-ups. They sell them at our Superstore and also a few other retailers so we are lucky where we live (Port Coquitlam, BC). Thanks, L 🙂
My tip would be to compost as much as you can. It’s surprising what you all put into the garbage, when it would be great for your garden. Also I grow my own garden so I can have produce grown in my back yard!
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Recycle!
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Remembering to recycle everything that possibly can be is something that we do diligently!
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I compost, recycle. I never throw anything away. I belong to several recycle groups hoping that any hand me downs could be used by someone else.
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I’m all for environmentally friendly products that wash away into the earth. Many of us want to take care of our poor little earth and it will impact us all if we don’t do something about it – like purchasing products like these! (I follow you via Facebook). Thanks for the opportunity to enter this contest.
I recycle and use a rainbarrel for watering the garden.
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Reusable grocery bags and sandwich/snack bags.
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We have just started composting, which is certainly cutting down on our garbage going to the dump.
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Litterless lunches (cloth sandwich bags, Tupperware, Juice/ milk containers).
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Use stainless steel bottles — which are healthier for people AND the environment! And I also bring reusable bags to the grocery store. I know some people think it seems like a pain, but once you do it, it’s no big deal!!! I also use vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice for cleaning products. So much better for the environment — and my wallet! 🙂
repurpose or donate your goods that still have life left in them! just because it doesn’t fit or it is no longer your taste or suits your needs, doesn’t mean it needs to be trashed!
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Keep it simple and natural.
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my best tip is to recycle all those water bottles,juice boxes,drink cans,etc..it is so easy to do!
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We have reusable bags and stainless steel water bottles. We walk whenever we can. Reuse when we can. Buy secondhand (or good quality first hand so it’ll last). Thanks for the giveaway.
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i make sure to donate, or resell as much as I can….I find that even though I might not want something anymore someone out there will, even if its not working, and if that can save it from the landfills then all the better.
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We bring our own lunch using resuable container, bring our own water bottle and we bring our own bag when we go shopping
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my best tip – precycle! look for things with little/no packaging. REcycling is awesome but PREcycling means you support companies that produce less waste in the first place. (i.e. don’t buy corn wrapped in cello on a styrofoam mat – just buy corn in the husk – easy peasy!)
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We recycle everything we can and have recently started a compost. We barely have a full bag of garbage when garbage day comes!!!!
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I think it’s important to make sure that we are teaching our children about the environment and how to help protect it.
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I role model eco-friendly behaviour for my kids to make a difference in future generations as well — recycling, waste free lunches, repurposing, reusing
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my best tip is to recycle and reuse everthing you can
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Hang up laundry outside to dry!
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I know its not a big big way of being “Green” but I do carpool whenever possible. It’s mainly because I get bored driving alone but yeah, I totally car pool.
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Walking where ever you can is my tip. It’s great for the environment and your health too!
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my tip is to walk or take the bus whenever you can and leave the car at home
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My best tip to be as environmentally conscious as possible is to be aware of everything you can recycle – donate old items to charities, find places that will recycle your old plastic grocery bags, reuse cardboard boxes for gift boxes (you can’t tell once they are wrapped anyhow!).. everything can have a second life!
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I try to upcycle when ever I can-my fav is reusing pretty jars from pasta sauce to hold pasta and rice on my shelves.
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For us, reusable grocery and shopping bags have made a huge difference in the amount of plastic we use!
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My tip is to buy as many reusable products as you can
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I love using hot water with couple drops of tea tree oil to anything & everything in my house. Nature’s antiseptic and cleans so nice and provides a fresh environment!
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My tip is just to try to use as little energy as possible, for example, turn off lights when not needed (it’s been proven that turning off and on again does not use more energy than just leaving on), or using cold water to wash instead of hot
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I don’t let the water run unnecessarily and always turn off lights when not needed
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Only using our AC (came with the house, didn’t install it ourselves tee hee) when it’s above 25 in the house! Using a programmable thermostat that drops the house temperature at night, then warms up before we get up. 🙂 Though, with an infant in the house and fall definitely here, I’m thinking that 17 at night might be a bit chilly for middle-of-the-night feeds and for changing tiny bottoms! 😉
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