“Together We Can” Martha Stewart Gift Basket Giveaway

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I was recently told about a great new recycling initiative called “Together We Can,” which was started by Purina.  If you have pets or know of someone who has pets, this is a program definitely worth checking out.  My parents have 2 cats and go through many cans of cat food in a week’s time.  After emptying the contents into the cat dishes, it is very easy to just toss the can in the trash.  However, it’s more environmentally beneficial to recycle the cans.  So, Purina is encouraging the “Together We Can Recycle” initiative, which raises awareness about recycling used aluminum pet food containers, specifically Friskies and Fancy Feast.  Purina has teamed up with Keep America Beautiful and are asking pet owners to take a pledge to recycle used pet food cans.  Learn more about recycling, take the Together We Can Pledge and discover how we can all make a difference!

GIVEAWAY

1 lucky reader will win a gift basket with $200 (ARV) worth of merchandise from the Martha Stewart Collection at Macy’s.  Prizes may include merchandise in any of their four main categories: bedding, bath, dining and entertaining, and kitchen.

WIN IT!!!

For the main entry you can do 1 of 2 things.  (1) Take the “Together We Can” Pledge or (2) check out the official site and tell me in a comment something you learned or what you did for Earth Day.

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– Blog about this giveaway and include the URL – 5 ENTRIES

RULES:

– Contest will close at 11:59 p.m. PST on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010! Any entries after this time will be deleted!
– Contest open to U.S. residents only.

I did not receive compensation for this post.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.

651 thoughts on ““Together We Can” Martha Stewart Gift Basket Giveaway”

  14. Caryn B

    I learned that Recycling a 3oz. aluminum can of their food can save enough energy to
    power a 60-watt light bulb for over 2 hours.
    Recycling a 5.5oz. aluminum can saves enough energy to power a 30-inch TV (95w) for over 2 hours. WOW!

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  17. Linda Kish

    Recycling 1 ton of aluminum cans conserves the equivalent of 36 barrels of oil, or 1,665 gallons of gasoline.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  19. Kelly Ann T.

    I took the pledge and for earth day I started eating more meatless meals and buying organic when possible. I use only green cleaners and I have replaced all my paper napkins, plates, and paper towels with washable reusable products.

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  26. Melanie B

    I learned Recycling aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy used to make aluminum cans from virgin materials…I knew it took a lot of energy to make aluminum but, that’s crazy!

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  41. ky2here

    We’re the loony grandparents because we go for a modified ‘no impact’ day each year for earth day. We don’t use electricity (except for the refrigerator)- the grandkids think it’s funny. We start a fire and cook our food and we walk everywhere. I understand to go ‘no impact’ it involves giving up toilet paper. Well, that’s not going to happen. Kill a tree already.

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  46. dwndrgn

    I took the ‘Together We Can’ pledge even though I already recycle. I have two cats and two dogs.

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  111. Jenn S.

    For Earth Day, we spent the day outdoors planting a garden and then going to a nearby state park for a nature walk and picnic.

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  135. sandra

    i learned recycling aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy used to make aluminum cans from virgin materials.

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  144. Sharon B

    We’ve recycled for years, try to always be sparing with water, reuse plastic and paper bags. But this year we’ve taken it up several notches by installing solar panels on our roof. We feel like our little family can make a difference.

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  151. Stephanie Vollowitz

    I talked to the kids about taking care of our mother earth through recycling, conserving water and energy and limiting use of plastic
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  189. Sarah Z.

    I took the pledge. I learned that even little things that you do can make a difference in helping our planet.

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  190. Sharon Harmon

    For Earth Day, my family planted a tree at our home, my grandma’s home, and my husband’s parents’ home! 😉

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  214. Cindy Merrill

    I learned, Recycling 1 ton of aluminum cans conserves the equivalent of 36 barrels of oil, or 1,665 gallons of gasoline.*

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  217. Patrice

    On Earth Day, I took a walk early in the morning, picking up all the cans and bottles that I saw, then brought them back to my house to recycle. I planted some flowers and a serviceberry tree.

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  222. noelle

    oh, i would love to win this.. especially since we are moving to a new place in the next few weeks…
    i dont have a pet, but i already decided that when we move, we are locating a recycling center and are going to start recycling as much as possible… i did not think about by recycling cans we can conserve oil and gas…
    thanks!

    Reply
  255. Suzanne K

    For Earth Day, I watered my fruit trees and veggie garden using water from my rainwater harvesting system! Felt great and I can’t wait until I can start harvesting and eating my homegrown goodies!

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  256. Eva D

    I made the pledge and learned that Recycling aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy used to make aluminum cans from virgin materials.
    I planted 2 tress last week as a pledge to live greener

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  269. elizabeth p

    For Earth Day we went to a small local duck park and cleaned up all the junk people left behind, beer cans and their nasty rings, small grocery bags and bread bags, even dirty diapers! The ducks were happy when we were done.

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  270. elizabeth p

    For Earth Day we went to a small local duck park and cleaned up all the junk people left behind, beer cans and their nasty rings, small grocery bags and bread bags, even dirty diapers! The ducks were happy when we were done.

    Reply
  289. Crystal

    I took the ‘Together We Can’ Pledge.
    I have also been recycling the Cat Food Pouches and always hope that they accept them

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  291. Cynthia C

    I learned that Recycling 1 ton of aluminum cans conserves the equivalent of 36 barrels of oil, or 1,665 gallons of gasoline. I already recycle my pet food cans.

    Reply
  306. zanvia

    For Earth Day this year we completed our home-made compost. It was super easy to build and now we just have to fill it! I’m super excited for the “recycling” we will be doing and also the awesome “soil” we will be able to add to our garden!!

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  324. Steph

    For Earth Day we brought in some cans to recycling and planted a Butterfly Bush. My kids are really into the Save the Earth stuff.

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  347. Valeen N

    On Earth Day my kids and I planted two trees in our yard (one for each child) and talked about recycling and how to treat the Earth with respect!

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  383. Jean D.

    Rather than drive, I walked to the grocery store and drug store on Earth Day.

    Great giveaway. Thanks!

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  434. Sarah Cary

    I was amazed to learn that recycling 1 ton of aluminum cans conserves the equivalent of 36 barrels of oil, or 1,665 gallons of gasoline. Astounding!

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  442. Lucy Schwartz

    I certainly recycle the cat food caontainers. And our kitty does his part in eating the canned food.

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  443. Cristi

    We planted two trees in our front yard,but because it is now snowing we have to wait to plant the other two.

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  459. Angela Bailey

    What I did for the Earth today was to remember to put all of the reusable shopping bags in the car so when I go grocery shopping this afternoon I can use them instead of plastic bags!

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  474. Amy Delong

    my family went to our park and helped out cleaning,and whatever else needed to be done!

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  501. Justine

    I checked out the site…and for earth day I had a serious talk with both of my kids about what we will be doing for the earth and that it must be done! We also watched some shows about what us disgusting humans are doing to the earth 🙁 Seriously already, can people put some effort into this?

    Reply
  513. Joanne Schultz

    I used my reusable totes to pack my groceries on Earth Day(and other days too!)
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  520. Jill Myrick

    For Earth Day this year we planted new trees in various parks in our neighborhood. And also purchased a water barrel for watering our house plants and garden.
    Thank you so much for the chance to win.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  530. Patti Sherman

    Recycling a 3 oz. aluminum can can save enough energy to power a 60 watt light bulb for 2 hours…who knew!!

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  551. susan smoaks

    Recycling this 3oz. aluminum
    can saves enough energy to
    power a 60-watt light
    bulb for over 2 hours.

    Reply
  575. Leisa Mauch

    Earthday was for making my rain barrell set up with recycled guttering and barrell. And making a compost turner out of 55 gal. barrell, on a stand, with caster wheels mounted for easy rolling. All wood materials were recycled. To me, recycling is like a craft ready to be assymbled.

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  580. Kim Benton

    We volunteered to work at the Zoo raking, laying mulch, painting poles & just sprucing up. Good time and the kids loved it. Thanks so much for this offer.

    Reply
  621. Sand

    Everyday is earth day in my house. I’ve been recycling for over twenty years and work actively to reduce my carbon footprint.

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  623. Charlene Kuser

    I learned that by recycling a 3oz. aluminum can it will save enough energy to power a 60-watt light
    bulb for over 2 hours.

    Reply
  639. Lily Kwan

    I learned that recycling aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy used to make aluminum cans from virgin materials.

    Reply

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