Earth Day 2012 Giveaway

Win a Water Powered Clock for Earth Day 2012!

Grassroots Environmental Products is giving away 3 Water Powered Clocks to celebrate Earth Day with you! Show us your good deeds and you can enter to win one of these awesome clocks that run entirely on water, batteries excluded!

What’s a Water Powered Clock anyway?

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This amazing clock runs on water; no need to be plugged in and no battery changes! Fashioned from non-PVC plastic, it runs entirely on tap water. It’s the most accurate, environmentally practical, hassle-free clock of its kind. Features an easy-to-set daily alarm and hourly alarm, and you can choose between 12 or 24 hour time.

Watch this video to see it in action:

To enter the giveaway, simply follow the prompts below. Please complete all 4 steps to enter the contest! Good luck!

Fine print: 1 clock per winner. The promotion begins 04/14/2012 at 12:01 am and ends 04/22/2012 at 12:01 am. All times are EST. Canadian and US residents only. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be announced on April 23rd, 2012.

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Meet The Manufacturer – Nature Clean

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This is a truly remarkable love story from one of our local manufacturers – Nature Clean.

 

 

Frank T. Ross, founder of Nature Clean, started making healthy alternatives to chemical cleaning products in the 1960’s when his wife, Genevieve Ross, started having allergic reactions to conventional dish detergents and shampoos.  After receiving positive feedback from friends and family who had also tried their products, they launched the Nature Clean brand.  The Nature Clean line has been available for almost 50 years – they are the true pioneers of safe, eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products – and the staff at Nature Clean still tests new products.  The Nature Clean brand offers high quality formulas,  third party testing for biodegradability, full disclosure of ingredients, and safe, non-toxic products.

No allergens, phosphates, dyes or perfume are used in Nature Clean’s natural cleaners. They offer a full line of green household cleaning products for every task at hand.  When you use their products for cleaning your kitchen, bathroom, living room, or bedroom this line of eco-friendly cleaners will keep your family safe and your home healthy and clean.

Nature Clean’s environmental commitment doesn’t stop at their cleaning products.  Their bottles are BPA-free, their office is powered by renewable energy (Bullfrog Power), their products are third-party certified through the Environment Canada Ecologo program, and all products third-party tested for biodegradability.  The Nature Clean line holds itself to the highest standard to fulfill their credo:  Love your Family, Love your Health, Love your Planet.

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Grassroots has carried the Nature Clean line since opening our stores in 1994.  ”I am proud to have an 18-year relationship with the  folks at Nature Clean”, says Rob Grand, owner of Grassroots.  ”It is one of our most popular brands and I am happy to support a company that puts the health of our families and the health of our environment first.  In today’s world of greenwashing and questionable claims, it is refreshing to work with a company with integrity, a company that has stayed true to its’ natural roots for 50 years”, adds Rob.

Nature Clean always ensures that the ingredients used are not listed with the National Toxicology Program (NTP), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and American Conference of Government Industrial Hygenists (ACGIC). Learn more about Nature Clean’s labelling policy here.

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This month, Grassroots is offering Green Cleaning Kits tailored to suit any household cleaning purpose. We have a kit for your Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry, Outdoor and even a General and a DIY Cleaning Kit for a fully green and healthy spring cleanin! Visit our site www.grassrootsstore.com to see more.

Watch this video to learn more about Nature Clean products:


(Watch more videos at Nature Clean’s Youtube Channel).

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Natural Cleaning Solutions

10 Green Cleaning Tips that won’t break the bank

 

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All Purpose Cleaner

  • ½ cup pure soap
  • 1 gallon hot water
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

Tub & Tile

Firm bristle brush with baking soda and all-purpose
cleaner. Clean grout with 3 parts baking soda and 1
part water.

Laundry Detergent

  • 1 part Borax
  • ¼ part Washing Soda

Floor Cleaner

  • ½ cup Hydrogen Peroxide
  • ¼ cup Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Washing Soda
  • 1 gallon warm water

Drain Cleaner

  • ¼ cup Baking Soda
  • ¼ cup Salt
  • ½ cup Vinegar

Pour baking soda & salt down drain, add vinegar,
cover with stopper. Wait 15 minutes then flush with
boiling water.

Carpet Cleaner

Sprinkle baking soda, rub in, vacuum in 1 hour. For
tough stains try cold soda water or blot with vinegar
and soapy water.

Porcelain Stain Remover

Let it sit in Borax and Lemon juice paste for 1 hour
and scrub.

Disinfectant

  • 1 tsp Borax
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
  • ¼ cup soap
  • 2 cups hot water

Oven Cleaner

Apply a paste of baking soda & water, let sit
overnight, remove with soapy cloth.

Mirror / Window Cleaner

  • ½ cup White Vinegar
  • 1 gallon warm water

Fabric Softener

¼ cup vinegar in the final rinse cycle.

Dusting Spray

1 tsp olive oil + ½ cup vinegar – Apply with a soft cloth.

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