The Greater Green Review & Giveaway

The Greater Green is a wonderful online store that sells a wide variety of eco-friendly products offered by various companies. “Here at The Greater Green we have a passion for protecting our planet and all that is sacred upon it. Our business has blossomed from the basic belief that compassion and justice do have a place in the business world, and that when we uphold the standards of the "Triple Bottom Line" (social, environmental, and financial outcomes) in every decision we make, we create a better world. We believe that natural, safe, and organic products protect not only our individual health and harmony, but create joy and personal happiness by empowering us to live in harmony with our surroundings.” The Greater Green lives by the statement: Natural – it is who we are and what we do!

The Greater Green is a family run company and owned by Joanna and Alex Livieratos. Joanna and Alex own a 22-acre farm (The Greater Green Farm) in southwest Michigan where they grow and sell organic vegetables and raise chickens. Southwest Michigan is also the location of their Greater Green storefront. Joanna writes on two blogs, which focus on living green: The Adventures in Eco-Living and This Next Maven.

To find out more about the Greater Green, please visit their ‘About Us’ page.

Here are some of the items you will find in The Greater Green online store:

Bumble Bar organic energy bar – Bumble Bar Organic Energy Bars are made from 100% organic ingredients and come in 5 different flavors: original, original + almond, chocolate, chair and lushus lemon. Bumble Bars are filled with flax seeds (a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids) and sesame seeds (which are an excellent source of calcium). “Bumble Bars are also gluten-free, rich in fiber, wheat-free, and dairy-free.” Naturalness score: 5/5 stars.

Handmade wildflower soap made by a Wild Soap Bar – A Wild Soap bar is made by a small family run business near Austin, Texas. They pride their selves in making 100% natural soaps that use a variety of plants and herbs that are native to the Austin area. The wildflower soap has a powerful floral smell that alerts your senses as soon as your shipping box is opened. Additional scents are located on The Greater Green’s body soap page. More information on A Wild Soap Bar can be found here. Naturalness score: 5/5 stars.

Maggie’s Soap Nuts – Maggie’s soap nuts are all-natural and made up of the dried fruit from the Chinese soapberry tree. People in India have been using soap nuts for approximately 2,500 years. Soap nuts are gentle and great for sensitive skin. They also work wonderfully in high efficiency (HE) washers because they are low-sudsing. In addition, soap nuts can also be used for other things such as toothpaste, kitchen/counter cleaner, and a fruit/veggie wash. To find out how to use soap nuts to these other uses, please visit: More about Maggie's Soap Nuts. Naturalness score: 5/5 stars.

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Dish Soap – Mrs. Meyer’s Dish Soap is made from natural products comes in three different scents: basil, lemon verbena, and geranium. You can feel safe knowing that this soap “contains no antibacterial agents like Troclosan (which, contrary to popular belief, are NOT healthy for you or the environment- read "Problems with Triclosan’).” Mrs. Meyer’s soap is also known to rinse away more easily and decrease the toxic chemicals left on dishes after washing. Another great thing about Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap is that it is not tested on animals! Naturalness score: 3.5/5 stars.

Organic Cotton "Blueberry Head" T-Shirt – Made by District Cotton Organic Apparel, this t-shirt is super cute and made from 100% organic cotton. “District Cotton has made it their mission to bring sustainable, funky, and affordable apparel to the world.” Artist Cyndy Patrick designed this shirt to help women show their support to organic agriculture. Naturalness score: 4.5/5 stars.

Tooth Savior All-Natural Soap for Teeth – Tooth Savior is an interesting way of keeping your teeth clean! Tooth Savior soap for teeth is 100% natural, fluoride-free and helps reduce tooth sensitivity. Tooth Saviors contain: “Wild white oak bark and organic aloe for healthy gums, french green clay to tighten gums and draw out harmful toxins, mineral rich chlorella and sea salt to aid in the re-enamelization process, and pure essential oils to kill germs and help freshen your breath.” Tooth Savior is created by the same small family run business that creates A Wild Soap bars. Naturalness score: 5/5 stars.

YummyEarth Organic Lollipops – Want an all-natural lollipop that contains no high fructose corn syrup? YummyEarth Organics Lollipops are great tasting, 100% organic and are made with natural ingredients. YummyEarth Lollipops are great for people who suffer from allergies and other sensitivities. These lollipops are completely, GMO-free, allergen-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, casein-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, and egg-free! Finally…candy that is safe for almost everyone! Naturalness score: 5/5 stars.

Do you want to sample one of the products that The Greater Green offers? Many items are also sold in sample sizes! Check the listing pages for more details.

What can you win? One winner will receive a $25 gift certificate for The Greater Green.

To enter, please visit The Greater Green and tell me what your favorite item was.
(Please do not mention any of the following or else your entry will not count: YummyEarth Organic Lollipops, Maggie’s Soap Nuts, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day liquid dish soap, Tooth Savior All-Natural Soap for Teeth, Bumble Bar organic energy bar, handmade wildflower soap made by a wild soap bar and Organic Cotton "Blueberry Head" T-Shirt).

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You can have a maximum of 5 entries in this giveaway.

This giveaway will end on Monday, December 1st at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blog profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the US.

If customers enter "FREESOAP" into the optional instructions box at checkout (or just email The Greater Green after they place their order, if they forget to enter the code), they will receive a free bar of natural, handmade soap ($6 value) from A Wild Soap Bar with any order over $30. Offer expires December 3, 2008.

Good Luck!