Win a Pair of $100 Eco-Friendly Designer Sunglasses
Wouldn't you love to snag some designer eco-friendly sunglasses for free? Yeah, I thought so.
Sure, it's beginning to cool down as fall approaches, but that's definitely not because the sun isn't shining and that you couldn't do with some fresh new shades, right?
Read on to find out just how eco-friendly these sunglasses are...and how to win them!
These are the E.C.O. sunglasses from Dragon Alliance.
Dragon Alliance is a sunglasses and apparel company that is wildly popular in the surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding worlds. They've teamed up with pro surfer Rob Machado to create the E.C.O sunglasses, as well as the other styles in the "Experience" line.
Dragon Alliance says,
"Nowadays Rob is really focused on raising awareness on environmental issues. In 2003, Rob launched ‘The Rob Machado Foundation’. Initially created to support music educational programs, Rob switched the foundations focus to environmental issues and promoting education programs within Elementary Schools
The E.C.O, or, Environmentally Conscious Optics, is an initiative by Dragon inspired by Rob to actively investigate methods of manufacturing environmentally friendly sunglasses. The result is the first EVER sunglasses with material made from 100% renewable origin that is replenished through natural processes at a rate that matches the rate of consumption.
What Makes The E.C.O. Sunglasses Green?
Dragon Alliance repeatedly touts these features in just about every venue that you ma find these sunglasses:
- "First EVER sunglasses with material made from 100% renewable origin"
- "FSC certified packaging material"
- "Comes with 100% organic cotton bags, printed with water-based ink"
Here's the thing...nowhere on the site (or from anyone I was able to speak with at Dragon Alliance) is there an explanation of what "material made from 100% renewable origin" actually means. So as TreeHugger also said, caveat emptor.
With that said, we're going to give them the benefit of the doubt here...
How To Win The E.C.O. Sunglasses
Unless you're P Diddy or Kanye and apparently think sunglasses are actually made to wear indoors, then you know that sunglasses are meant to be worn in the great outdoors...and it doesn't matter if that means strolling through your neighborhood or carving down a snowy slope.
TO ENTER TO WIN THESE SUNGLASSES (with a retail value of $100, by the way):
- Simply leave a comment here telling us what your favorite outdoor activity is
OR- Post a picture of yourself in your favorite shades and doing something you love outdoors to the wall of The Fun Times Guide to Living Green Facebook fan page
Obviously, doing both of those things will double your chances to win.
Now for the boring stuff...
Rules:
- Must be 18+ to enter
- Winner will be chosen randomly using random.org
- Mindless and incoherent comments will NOT be counted as valid entries
- In the event that you win, you must respond within 48 hours of being notified of your victory or another winner will be chosen
This contest will run from Monday, September 14, 2009 through Monday, September 21, 2009 at 11:59pm CST.
Happy commenting! I can't wait to see the pictures and comments of what everyone's favorite outdoor activites are!
My favorite outdoor activity is walking and hiking
I love to go whitewater rafting.
My favorite outdoor activity is playing soccer with 1 of my 5 pairs of sunglasses on so the sun doesn't get in my eyes and distract me from playing my favorite game in the world
My favorite outdoor activity is hiking and exploring.
My favorite outdoor activity is fishing:)
My favorite outdoor activity is going on picnics.
My family loves to go hiking anywhere and everywhere! we have 3 girls and 2 dogs!!!
My favorite outdoor activity is a good round of golf
My favorite outdoor activity is snowboarding.Love those
sunglasses
I like riding my bike along the trails near home. (Another fun outdoor activity is going to the horse races....)
I enjoy bass fishing.
I love lake fishing with my family.
I like to walk on the bike path along the river
My favorite outdoor activity is bicycling.
We love skiing
i love to ride bikes outdoors
My favorite outdoor activity is fishing! I could fish all day every day, if only I could find some way to get someone to pay me for it...LOL. Thanks!
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Swimming and riding my horses.
My favorite activity is riding my bike. I love the wind rushing through my hair! Thanks so much.
Love the Road Biking
Living out on the lake we spend a lot of time outdoors. My favorite outdoor activity definitely depends on the season, and we have all 4 of them here in NYS. In the winter we are avid downhill skiers, and that is where my passion lies. And in the sumer, we are boaters and water skiers, so warm or cold we are out in the elements and having an ultra hip pair of sunglasses is not only fashionable and cool, but a necessity in protecting our eyes. So you totally rock for hosting such a terrific giveaway!
My favorite outdoor activity is swimming
I love playing tennis
I like hiking and playing basketball with my hubby.
I love to go on walks with our mastiffs.
We like biking around the city.
Mountain Biking and Surfing!
mountain biking! wish i could do it more but a back injury has sidelined me
I like to ride my bike
My favorite outdoor activity is riding Icelandic horses, but when I'm home, speed rollerblading or kayaking keep me in the flow.
My favorite outdoor activity would have to be hiking, love to get away to the mountains
My favorite outdoor activity is ocean swimming and power walking
My favorite outdoor activity is heading to the beach with the dog.
I love taking the kids to the park.
I love hiking and walking along the shore.
Swimming
Kyaking a lazy river and catching some awesome sights.
I love to go for walks
Biking
I love Kayaking!
My favorite outdoor activity is swimming~Thanks for the chance :)
My favorite outdoor activity would have to be hiking and picnicking with friends, especially in the fall when the leaves begin to change color and there's a slight chill in the air (but while the sun's still beating down). Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
My favorite outdoor activity is swimming with my 4 year old.
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I love to swim!
My favorite outdoor activity is camping with family. We like to go as often as possible. We live in NC and the mountains are so close. We raft and kayak.
My favorite outdoor activity is heading to the Maine coast and walking along the shoreline looking for sea shells and sea glass with my daughter. Another activity is going geocaching...
My favorite outdoor activity is taking my little grandsons on walks to the park.
I love to go walking outdoors!
Puttin' on lotion by the ocean... :)
I live in Denver, Colorado!
And my favorite outdoor activity is hiking in the beautiful mountains of Colorado!
Thanks for the great giveaway offering and GOOD LUCK to all!
I like walking outdoors, especially at the Farmers Market or at festivals.
I love going on walks with my family. It gives us a chance to talk and catch up with each other.
my fave activity is bike riding
Hiking
Walking!
I just enjoy talking a walk in the woods. The beautiful trees and fresh air are so refreshing.
My favorite outdoor activity is playing golf with my husband and children. Thanks for the great contest :)
Water skiing and wake boarding.
My favorite outdoor activity is taking long walks in the park with my two kids.
My favorite outdoor activity is going to the beach with my kids.
My favorite outdoor activity biking
My favorite outdoor activity is walking my dogs.
My favorite outdoor activity is biking.
We like to take nature walks. Thanks for the chance.
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My favorite outdoor activity would be going out on stranding calls for Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Sometimes they're rescues other times they are fact findings, but they always involve a new beach! http://www.WMMSN.org
I love going to the beach and walking.
I just moved to North Carolina to get more of the outdoor scene and trying to train my 3 and 6 year old the sanity it brings. Every weekend is spent biking, hiking or trail walking. It completely changes my perspective on EVERYTHING.
I love to go swimming. We have a pool and I swim everyday I can!
I love to go to the beach
Just walking, taking in the cool breezes this time of year.
My Favorite is anything up and out in the back country. I backpack (light and fast), rock climb both trad, sport and bouldering, hike and mountain bike. Also getting back into trail running.
I love swimming.
I love hiking. I don't do a lot during the summer because the park is packed with people camping and such, but as soon as fall is here im on the trails at least twice a week. I can't wait to get started.
love to rock climb in sedona az
My favorite outdoor activity is taking care of my flowers and lawn. I also enjoy watching outdoor sports! Thank you for the contest!
Hiking up a really great AZ mountain, walking through nature, running around in the rain, diving in a pool, sitting in a hot spring, snowshoeing through a snowy forest, building a snowman, ice skating on a frozen lake, laying underneath a full moon, sitting on a breezy beach, rafting down a river, enjoying a glass of wine with great conversation, watching a concert, meditating in mango trees, swimming in a warm, turquoise ocean, snorkeling in the sea, kayaking on a bay, throwing frisbee in a park......don't make me choose just one!!!
i love bike riding along the strand in the manhattan and hermosa. living in so cal i can do it all year round
My favorite outdoor activity is canoeing!
Hiking - with my cool new shades on!
My favorite outdoor activity is walking. Love to walk around the neighborhood. Thanks.
Walking on the beach is my favorite.
My favorite outdoor activity is probably tubing on a lake, pulled by a boat. It's fun, especially when the boat's driver tries to swerve the boat or speed it up, to dislodge you from the tube!
hiking
My favorite outdoor activity is to take my dog and kids hiking. We like to search out little known trails, pack some food and head out for the day.
I love anything in the water for the whole family can do it together
My favorite outdoor activity is jogging.
I enjoy hiking in wooded areas...yes, I guess that would be my favorite outdoor activity.
Thank you. :-)
Riding my bike to the beach.
We love to take walks as a family
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sitting out in the sun reading.
I like playing softball.
I love kayaking on the sound.
I just love to go birding. My husband and I love it.
My favorite outdoor activity is walking the Towpath of the Erie Canal.
i have two favorite outdoor activities. one is low-key, the other exercise: 1) reading in the park and 2) riding my bike. :)
i love snowboarding in the winter, rock climbing, running, biking, anything that will get me outside and exercising
Canoeing and hiking far,far away from homo sapiens.
Any beach activity. Skim boarding, surfing, and jet skiing.
Hiking in the great outdoors.
My favorite outdoor activities are water-based. Whitewater rafting and sea-kayaking. Plus, I'd love to take up kite boarding. Living in NC has done me really well... close to amazing mountains and the Atlantic Ocean both!
My favorite outdoor activity is surfing.