The Bloggy Giveaways carnival has arrived, and The Lifestyles Channel here at b5media is on board.
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In addition to the EcoHangers contest here, at Tree Hugging Family, Jennifer and I have two contests going on — Mothering Magazine subscriptions and the eco-shopping book Big Green Purse.
Here are the other blogs that have joined in on the contest fun:
Mother Earth’s Garden – Let it Rot! The Gardener’s Guide to Composting
Simply Thrifty – Coupon Organizer
Hankering for Yarn – …read more

Oh, wire hangers, how I hate thee!
A much more earth-friendly alternative to wire hangers is the EcoHanger. It’s made from 100 percent recycled paper, and when its closet life is over it’s 100% recyclable too.
The EcoHanger was proven stronger than wire hangers in lab tests. If you’re tired of receiving wire hangers with your dry cleaning, suggest this greener alternative. It’s made in the US, unlike wire hangers that are often made by poorly paid workers in other countries. Also, recycled paper is a renewable resource, and these hangers create more demand for recycled paper.
You can try out a 12-pack …read more