Ecoscene Wants to Know...

How has the recession impacted your environmentalism?

It's no secret that times are tough for many right now. As the holiday season approaches, this fact is becoming more and more apparent. So, Ecoscene wants to know if you have compromised on going green? Do you find yourself reverting to traditional products or practices because of the often higher price of eco friendly goods? Or, have you found other ways to cut back that allow you to continue maintain a sustainable lifestyle?

For example:

• Have you reverted to traditional food products instead of organic products?
• Have you shopped at thrift store as opposed to a traditional retail outlet?
  
• Are you finding new uses for old items?
  
• Are you cutting costs in other places in order to afford green products you love?
  

Please leave us a comment and tell us what you think. We are working on a larger report and would love to include our readers' feedback.

Updated Articles

In keeping with our mission of providing accurate, well-vetted information on eco friendly products, we have updated two articles that we recently published with new information. Please check out these two articles and learn more about these great green companies!

• Olive Bubble + Squeak Herbal Dog Shampoo - updated pricing and packaging information
  
• Happy Green Bee organic children's clothing - updated packaging and manufacturing information

Gus gets a bath - Ecoscene resident pup reviews organic dog shampoo

Calling Green Moms - win a Target gift card

MBA students at Kellogg are working on a deep cleaning service for baby car seats and strollers that would only use non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning products. Have kids under 10? Help them by taking this quick survey and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Target gift card!

Nature's Grilling Contest Winners

Back in October, 25 lucky Ecoscene readers won a free 9lb bag of Nature's Grilling™ 100% Natural Hardwood Briquettes. Nature's Grilling hardwood briquettes produce 35% less ash than the leading conventional brands, resulting in easier clean-up and less waste, and are produced without synthetic chemicals or additives. Congratulations to our winners!

Holiday Green Guide is Here!

Halloween is behind us and hopefully it was safe and green for all of you! Before we know it the holidays will be here. Do you know what gifts you will be giving to all your loved ones this year? Want to make sure it's an eco friendly gift? Ecoscene and MeGoGreen have the solution for you: the 2009 Holiday Green Guide!

The Holiday Green Guide is now available! Free to all consumers, the Holiday Green Guide features discounts and coupons from a variety of companies. Save big this holiday season by purchasing your eco friendly gifts with these exclusive discounts!

Ecoscene Contest Winners

We asked all our new subscribers from the Washington, DC Green Festival to forward their welcome email on to five friends for a chance to win a special prize. Thank you to all our new subscribers who participated! The five lucky winners who will receive a new Chico Bag are:

1. Kelly
2. Vic
3. Carroll
4. Janet
5. Anonymous

Keep opening your Ecoscene emails for more great eco friendly product reviews, free samples, and product discounts! And look out for the Holiday Green Guide next Monday, November 2!