Earth Day 2012 Freebies

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This is an AWESOME list, thanks to Military Wives Saving!

http://www.militarywivessaving.com/
Whoohooo! A double win - - a chance to help save the planet, one freebie at a time
:)
Earth Day is 4/22/12, and it's a fab way to learn about recycling, reususing, renewing, and sustainability. Several companies have jumped on board to help promote awareness, not only to educate their customers, but also, to help our Mother Earth.
Check out the freebies lined up so far:

Verde - FREE Verde Energy Audit App for iPad (org. $4.99) until Earth Day [download here]. The application walks you through the process of listing your personal electrical usage, and together with your local KWh cost found on your electricity bill, Verde will calculate your total energy consumption, and make suggestions on how you can make changes to save money, and save energy!

Disney Store - FREE reusable tote [bring in 5 plastic bags to exchange] on 4/22

Target - FREE reusable totes [these always go so fast] on 4/22

Origins - Two FREE tickets to Origins Rocks Earth Month [3rd annual, performers like Gavin Degraw ...] - just take the pledge to help be a more earth-friendly person :) (in NY, Westchester, and NJ)

Origins - FREE cleanser when you exchange an empty or unused bottle [read more here] on 4/22

Lowe's Home Improvement Stores - FREE trees on 4/23

H-E-B - Bring in 5 plastic bags to exchange for a FREE tote bag between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on 4/22

Starbucks - bring in a resuable cup and get a FREE hot or iced coffee or a hot or iced tea on 4/22

Earth Day Printables & Activities - Head over to About.com here to check out the list!

Chipotle - get a FREE Burrito on 4/22 wyb a waterproof billboard [repurposed] through 4/14. Proceeds benefit the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation (a win-win-win, I say!)

Michael’s Arts & Crafts - FREE tote for kids when they "Make-It-Take-It" from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on 4/22.

Jo-Ann Fabric - Snag a FREE tote bag if you are one of the first 50 customers on 4/22.

Pottery Barn Kids: Get a FREE packet of sunflower seeds from 4/21 - 4/22 [to go with your FREE tree from Lowe's]!

Recyclebank - Earn over 500 points when you get your "Passport to the Planet" [throughout April]

National Park Week - FREE Admission from 4/21 - 4/29 to tons of parks! Find yours here.
Caribou - FREE cup of coffee on 4/22 when you use your own cup!

NASA - Free activities for the family in Washington D.C. on the Mall from 4/20 - 4/22. NASA will have Earth and Activity Tents which will host activities and hands-on demos, all for FREE!

Living Locurto - Free printable Earth Day Bookmarks - absolutely love these! Finish them up with some laminate and give a bunch to your kids to pass out at school :)

Ecouterre - Pin-To-Win eco-friendly jewelry by Hovey Lee - check out the post here.
This list will be updated as more fabulous freebies are found, so check back often!

Thanks, Military Wives Saving!

Comments

  1. DebbieApril 23, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    False information for Starbucks - they said it was just free drinks for Canada - wasted trips for a lot of people!!

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