REVIEW: Ecobunga!

I received an email yesterday from Karen Schiff, one of the co-founders of Ecobunga!. She described Ecobunga! as a “brand new directory that lists hundreds of eco-friendly giveaways and deals – everything from sweepstakes for hybrid cars to coupons for organic foods.” Schiff and Jennifer Hastings started Ecobunga! when they read a study that said that the biggest reason people don’t try to live more sustainably is because of cost. (Ah, the good old “Whole Paycheck” excuse.) So, the two women started the site to provide consumers with access to coupons, deals, giveaways, and other money savers on green products. To read more about how Ecobunga! defines “green” products, go to their FAQ page.

I love the idea of having a go-to directory for finding ways to save money on good products. It definitely seems like Ecobunga! has a good selection of stuff; they’ve totally earned their exclamation point. Just browsing through their archives, I found a deal on Endangered Species Chocolate, a place to get used cardboard boxes, a sale on heirloom tomato seeds, some coupons for Stonyfield Farms Yogurt, a way to get a free t-shirt from Pixie Maté, and coupons for Organic Valley products. They even have information about how to get a free ride on the L in Chicago.

Ecobunga! is a valuable resource for those of us who would like to save a little money while we spend our dollars to support the best companies and products. Check it out, because being thrifty and being green don’t have to be mutually exclusive.