Clorox has come out with a full line of cleaning products called Green Works that are friendly not only to the environment, but also to your wallet.The line of natural cleaning products includes five products: glass & surface, all-purpose, toilet bowl, dilutable, and bathroom cleaners.
Clorox boasts that Green Works
- Work as well as traditional cleaners
- Are made from plant- and mineral-based ingredients
- Use biodegradable ingredients
- Are never test on animals
I don't know about you, but I like to show my approval to companies who are making moves in the right direction towards being kinder to the environment and the health of our families.
(Check out my review of Clorox Green Works.)
WIN IT: We have TEN prize packages of the complete Clorox Green Works line of cleaning products (retail value $15 each prize package). To enter, leave a comment here by midnight (eastern), Friday, May 2, 2008 (anonymous comments with no e-mail are not valid entries). In your comment, please tell us one thing that is on your mind about the environment, something that you already do that is earth-friendly, or an action that you want to begin. If you've already tried Clorox Green Works, let us know what you think. Winners will be notified by e-mail and announced on Prizey Winners. See our Tips For Winning for further entry information.
(This was written by Leeanthro who can be read at Soy is the New Black where she dishes about family, food, foraging, and frivolity. While many of the products she discusses are sold only through boutique or specialty stores, some are widely available at national stores and online.)
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mcginnisfamily5(at)gmail(dot)com
I am trying to do more each day...we recycle a ton, use reusable grocery bags, use washcloths instead of paper towels, and use green cleaners around the house.
My next goal is to begin cloth diapering....when we get a dryer!
Kristen (kdegrand@hotmail.com)
use non toxic cleaners!
We haven't made the change yet, but with our next baby we'll be using cloth diapers instead of disposables.
beccachristensen at hotmail dot com
We have reusable shopping bags and reuseable water bottles as well. We're trying to use better cleaning products, so I'm really interested in checking these out. I wonder how the bathroom one works on the tub!
pposwaps AT gmail.com THANKS!
We recycle! And are now bullying our friends and family into it too.
The main thing on my mind about the environment is that I am frustrated that our city doesn't recycle. I hate seeing all our plastic and paper goods go out in the trash.
We already use cold water for our laundry, use dryer balls to shorten drying time, and replace our old lightbulbs with compact fluorescents.
For the future, I just received some reusable bags from EcoBags, so I plan to take those everywhere with me to cut down on the waste of plastic grocery bags.
We recycle as much as we can. We have re-usable bags we use when we go grocery shopping.
Now I use the Green works all purpose cleaner and I absolutely love it!! It smells fantastic and fresh and it really cleans. I would never change back to what I used to use. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ann dot guns at mac dot com
Hello! I worry about the animals like Panda, Penquins, etc. where there home is becoming too warm and ruining their only habitat! Our family made a pledge this year to become more eco-conscious. We have turned down the water heater temperature and take shorter showers! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
I try to reuse and recycle items as much as possible. For example, I need to buy something for the house, I usually buy it used on Craigslist.
disarray (at) onebox (dot) com
I have used the clorox green products. They work great and smell even better.
As far as what I am doing, I use green cleaners, I have used cloth diapers with all my kids and am in the process of changing all their sippy cups to healthier ones.
yucca72(at)yahoo(dot)com
I try to reduce consumption and reuse as much as possible - I love my reusable bags, use siggs for drinking water, use CFLs, etc.
I try to buy all natural cleaners, so I am excited about CGW!
I use cloth diapers, bring my own bags to the grocery store and breastfeed. It's the little things that matter the most.
Cloth Diapers! I keep thinking about them, almost everytime I change a diaper. I think about all the waste I am creating!! I think I am around the corner to trying them.
With my 5 month old son, I'm thinking more and more about the products we use around the house. I've been trying to find alternatives to toxic cleaners.
Great giveaway! We've started unplugging chargers when they're not in use, using fewer plastic bags, using nontoxic cleaners, and doing a better job of recycling paper and plastic.
I am trying to recycle more, and think about what I'm buying and whether the packaging is recyclable and whether we need it. I'll try to buy in bulk. Also, stopped buying bottled water, except for a few just in case.
I'd love to start composting. great giveaway, thanks!
On my mind is how what we are doing is affecting the climate to change. We use more efficient bulbs and reusable shopping bags and we don't buy cases of water bottles any more! Thanks!
We use reusuable shopping bags here and we recycle
Hi
We take our own bags to the supermarket and recycle our plastics
tzionaman (at) yahoo (dot) com
We try to recycle everything! I haven't tried these products but would love to.
We started our own compost pile this year and have planted milkweed plants for monarch butterflies and have just hatched this weekend our very first Praying Mantis egg sack so introduce a species that I have not seen in the wild since my childhood days.
I've tried Clorox Green Works products before and my most favorite part is the scent. It's light, pleasant and not at all like the toxic cleaners I used to use.
We love the scent of the Clorox Green products and try to repurpose as many of our items as we can. We buy second hand because it saves the enviroment by not using new resources. ki4ggs(at)yahoo(dot)com
We do a lot to cut back and be green but the one thing that I feel really guilty about and want to change is using so many paper towels. I need to start using rags and just washing them.
I would love to start using reusable grocery bags and recycling more. I acutally have a long list of things I'd like to start to be more "Green".
We have a one cup per day rule. It saves a lot of room in the dishwasher so we usually only run it every other day!
I compost, use reusable grocery bags, recycle and am in the process of converting to all natural cleaners.
Heather
jandh at myfamilylovesit.com
Using reusable shopping bags is so easy! We also just began cloth diapering!
We (try to) do a lot for the environment, recycling as much as we can, buying a smaller vehicle when we needed to get a new one, and various other things.
Our household is slowly trying to go green. The first major hurdle was getting my husband to remember to recycle! I bring my own grocery bags to the store, drinking out of reusable water bottles instead of bottled, dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. I'd love to test out some environmentally friendly cleaning products too!
I currently use cloth diapers and I am planning on purchasing a clothes line for the summer to cut back on drying diapers and clothes in the dryer and wasting energy.
momabr@yahoo.com
Molly B.
We remember (most of the time!) to bring our re-usable shopping bags to the grocery. And we use CFL bulbs. And, most of all, all of our baby clothes and toys were hand-me-downs! And I plan to hand them down to others when we're done with them. Thanks!
We recycle as much as we can. We also have reusable shopping bag that we do use. We are making a step in the right direction. Thanks for the great giveaway!
hottmomma_03(at)yahoo(dot)com
We currently use clothe diapers, and are joining a local produce co-op.
I've been making my own household cleaners for 10 years, use reusable grocery bags, cloth diapers, make my own soap, use the new lightbulbs, and of course recycle (recyclable materials as well as clothing).
I'm very interested in Clorox's product, not having heard of this line. I'm not surprised they are jumping on the green bandwagon and really hope that people who usually pick up their other products will pick these up.
I'm really interested in their toilet cleaner, just 'cuz that's where I have the hardest time. :D
letsimaginate at gmail dot com
We are in the process of phasing out plastic bottles.
Stephanie V.
We have been "green" since before it was cool. I have been using the same cloth bags for fourteen years. We recyle, reuse and reduce consumption of processed foods and products as much as possible. I am still behind the times on "green" cleaners though. I need to try them!
We have slowly been replacing our regular light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs.
Mindy
melin44(at)gmail(dot)com
What a great giveaway! We are currently doing our part in reducing landfill waste by cloth diapering our kiddies. :)
I hate to continue to waste more by buying new products or using things we don't need to. So I buy garage sale items and love the hunt! I also used cloth diapers on my kids (and resold them!), and have been making my own cloth bags for the grocery store. That's my next step.
We recycle (that's three garbage cans in a small kitchen!), try to buy used baby items whenever possible, and take public transportation frequently. We also shop at our local farmer's market, seasonally. Thanks!
We try to recycle as many items as possible; we do some composting; use compact Fleurescent light bulbs; and try to learn about anything we can do to help.
I'd really like to start a compost pile in our yard to recycle a lot of the fresh veggie debris that we build up.
We are going to create a more extensive recycling "center" for our own home AND use non-toxic cleaners!
I'm concerned about all the plastic in my daughter's life, especially since BPA and phthalates are toxic. We're buying wooden toys, reusing our own tote bags and buying organic and/or local food.
saradaniel13(at)hotmail(dot).com
We use stainless steel water bottles instead of plastic ones. We have also just started using our own bags at the store.
I've tried the all purpose cleaner and it works great. No harsh smell.
I use reusable bags, reusable bottles instead of disposable, and try to use nontoxic cleaning products.
elizcosta@hotmail.com
I'm trying to avoid buying plastic. I want to buy safer reusable alternatives whenever possible.
I buy organic whenever possible, and have switched over to reusable grocery bags.
We cloth diaper, use reusable shopping bags, and recycle everything we can.
ElizaWantsVBA2C@gmail.com
Our entire house has CFL bulbs and we use recycled bags.
i would like to give it a try thanks
I already do a few things such as recycle, carpool and use reuseable shopping bags but I would also like to start composting.
I've seen these cleaners and have always wanted to try them.
We already recycle aluminum cans and paper. I hope to have a full blown recycling section to my kitchen once we move to a bigger house this summer.
My family helps keep the community green through trees and flowers, we run a plant nursery. We also recycle and watch our elctricity use. I would love to try these products to help out alittle more. Thanks
i am using the grocery reusable bags when i go food shopping!
I'm learning all the time. I recycle, unplug unused appliances, changed my lightbulbs. My next steps are composting and stop using plastic bags. We also clean the sides of the roads, it angers me that people still throw their garbage out the window of their cars, or go to rural areas to dump their garbage.
We use a glass 5 gallon water jug for our water cooler instead of buying plastic ones & just refill it. I would love to try a new cleaner that's safe to use around my son & dog.
Living in the desert, the things that are on my mind are water conservation and increasing temperatures
We have been growing our own veggies, conserving gas and electricity and reusing/recycling. Thanks for the giveaway- everything helps!
I recycle, use cold water for my laundry, and try to buy organic groceries and natural beauty products.
gotfire (at) yahoo (dot) com
one change i want to make is to stop getting take-out at restaurants--- when i throw it all away i am amazed at all the styrofoam/paper/plastic waste. Thanks!
I've been using less water for showers and I want to start using reusable bags!
Oh and my e-mail is: purposedrivenlife4youATgmailDOTcom
wear our clothes more than once b/f we wash them (if they aren't too dirty that is) and recycle!
annjsav at gmail dot com
I would love to start using reusable shopping bags more often.. but currently we recycle and reuse al lof our paper products (from mailers to print outs) and use all energy friendly light bulbs and cleaning products (most all of them are that is)
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I am late getting myself together to help take care of the world.
I have switched from plastic to canvas shopping bags. I have a new compost bin and I just got a sigg water container instead of using plastic water bottles.
I would love to try the Clorox Green Works products. THanks for having such a generous giveaway.
I really am trying to reduce my impact. From small steps like recycling, organic fertilizer, reusable grocery bags, walking more to trying to teach my child about respect for our planet. I am trying to green up my cleaning and laundering- this would be perfect. I do not want to have to drive miles to get a "green" product- that would defeat the idea.
I would like to start buying all of our meat and produce locally at our city market.
how awesome! thank you! please enter me.
We have started recycling, also I am trying to reuse things more as well as be more aware of how much we use of things and not be wasteful!!!
:) thank you!!!
I've limited myself to one tank of gas per month, though that is more for the backbreaking prices and it just has a happy consequence of helping the environment :P
We recycle everything that we can. I'm trying to get into the habit of reusing more items though. I used to recycle my magazines. We get about 20 magazines a month. Now I put them in a canvas bag and when it gets full I donate them to the library's used book store. They sell them for a quarter. The library makes a little money and someone else gets to enjoy the magazine too before it (hopefully) ends up being put in their recycle bin.
We have recycled for years. BPA has really been on my mind.
We've been using reusable shopping bags and trying not to be wasteful. I keep telling my son that learning to use the potty will help save the earth, but he isn't buying it!
jennidecarlo(at)msn(dot)com
We recycle like crazy!! And I bought my first reusable shopping bag yesterday. It's definitely on my mind. I had NO IDEA Clorox made products like these! I would love to try them!!
We've started using reusable shopping bags and now I'm working on replacing all the baby's toiletries (shampoo, lotion, diaper cream) with less toxic stuff.
I'm really glad Clorox is getting on board and offering more green choices.
We do need more green products that are safe for everyone in the house.
I love anything that helps save our planet! And it's great to see more and more companies are going GREEN also. Thanks Clorox!
I just put up a small clothesline on my deck and am hanging clothes out to dry on sunny days. We haven't had many yet. I would love to try these products.
We reuse our water bottles, recycle paper, cardboard, and aluminum, try to turn lights off or use the dimmers, and reuse the grocery bags for trash bags, etc. I would love to try the Clorox greenworks.
I have actually been thinking more about what cleaners I use, so this would be great!
jenniferhuff[at]gmail[dot]com
We buy from our local farmers' market and use public transportation as much as possible.
I would love to try these out! We recycle and compost, and are teaching our children about doing these things. My two yr old will tell you all about how composting is "recycling for food"!
sarah dot brassard at gmail dot com
We have a big rain barrel to collect water for the gardens. I do recycle our shopping bags, but would like to get a stash of canvas ones to bring to the store.
thanks! Judy (judyb@flashmail.com)
Being that we are in the process to switching to "green" cleaners, these would be great to win! We also try to use reusable shopping bags as much as possible! Cloth diapers are something I have had on my mind lately....Thanks for such a generous giveaway!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
I use cloth diapers and wipes.
jennj44(at)hotmail(dot)com
i'd like to give this a whirl....it would be nice to support a mainstream company that has made the effort to come out with something that is actually green
A few of the things we do to help the enviroment are: recycling, walking places instead of driving, planting gardens & trees and conserving our water and electricity. I am currently using the Clorox Green Works Natural Bathroom Cleaner and LOVE it! It works just as good, if not better then regular cleaners. I highly recommend it.
Oh! I've been wanting to try this.
We have recently installed a water filter in our house to reduce our use of bottled waters
krisindam at mac dot com
I havent started doing it yet, but i want to start carrying reusable shopping bags to the store!!
Thanks for this giveaway!
We do not use paper plates in our house, eventually it would be nice to only use cloth napkins as well!
If using plastic plates and utensils, I wash and reuse them. I get as much life out of them as possible.
i always recyle
we have started planting our own veggies and herbs.
I drive a Prius
I love composting for chemical free fertilizer
amiramurphy at gmail dot com
I try to remember to use my own shopping bags, and I hate it when I leave them in the car!
I try to do the basics, always recycling using reusable shopping bags giving away used clothes and buying used, but I should to more!
I would love to win. I use reusable shopping bags and I have a compost heap. We also burn 90% of our garbage.
I use a tote bag when shopping instead of plastic bags.
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca
We have been replacing our regular light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs
taking shorter showers
rebbi511@peoplepc.com
I'd like to try worm composting.
We use CFL bulbs, and I reuse my plastic bags at the store and in the home all the time. I unplug unused appliances, including DVD players and other things that are on "standby", taking up energy.
Elizabeth
mrsgerbil@hotmail.com
It's great to see more companies becoming responsible. We still use water more than anything to clean, but would like to try this series!
Currently I am trying to eliminate cleaning products from our house I am using a lot of baking soda and vinegar to clean. But these would be great, too!
katie at dekabyte dot com
I have been recycling, taking newspaper, magazines, plastic bottles to a nearby recycle bin.
Have not tried this product yet, but do plan on it.
daisy02@nctc.com
We exchanged all of our old light bulbs for the new LED ones.
I make sure to turn off lights when I leave a room. I recycle. I don't use pesticides in my yard.
Lately I have been thinking more and more about all of the plastic water bottles being disarded into the environment and all of the pollution associated with their manufacture. I use a refillable water bottle and hope that more and more people will start doing so as awareness of this problem grows.
We recycle and reduce our waste by using wash cloths instead of paper towels. We want to compost, but we have no yard and we haven't found a way for it to be not smelly
mitanari@yahoo.com
We always recycle. I'd like to purchase reusable shopping bags soon.
I'm using cloth bags instead of plastic more and more. I love Green Works cleaning products and would love to win some!
mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
We're doing them all, one at a time, as fast as we can learn about them.
I hope we continue to have clean air, for generations to come.
I shop with the same cloth bag, no plastic
I use the coffee grinds for the plants
Cold water wash when possible
Use clothe napkins and wash them
We use blankets that are made from recycled plastic liter bottles. Great blankets!
I don't smoke. I have horrible allergies and this a huge deal for people who are afflicted with asthma and allergies. I also recycle everything I get my hands on and watch water consumption, drive as little as possible.
I would like to convert over to using totes for carrying groceries.
samsakara@twcny.rr.com
We recycle, i have stopped using plastic and we plan to start becoming even more family friendly.
rtjones03@aol.com
I have been coposting for years and have recently started using tote bags to carry out my groceries when i shop .