Free Co-op America Membership
Graphic by Co-op America
I just renewed my membership to Co-op America, and, as a bonus, received a free gift membership to give away. As a member, you get a free copy of the National Green Pages, a one-year subscription to the Co-op America Quarterly, a free copy of the Financial Planning Handbook, and bimonthly issues of its newsletter Real Money. (I’ve personally opted out of receiving any snail mail because you can get most of the content online, but your mileage may vary.)
Comment below if you’d like to receive the free membership—I’ll pick a name at random on Monday.
If you’re wondering what in tarnation Co-op America is, here’s the 411, in its own words:
Co-op America is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1982.
Our mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.
We work for a world where all people have enough, where all communities are healthy and safe, and where the bounty of the Earth is preserved for all the generations to come.
For more information about Co-op America’s myriad programs and initiatives, including WoodWise and Responsible Shopper, you only have to visit its Web site.
Update: Amber gets the free membership!
If you have a rechargeable appliance such as a cordless handheld vacuum or a digital camera, you’ll probably notice it’ll start losing its juice right around its third anniversary. That’s because nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries, which are likely what you have, have a limited lifespan and lose their ability to hold a charge over time.
Instead of tossing out your small appliance, which is certainly tempting to do when new models are so inexpensive these days, consider contacting the manufacturer to purchase a replacement battery pack, instead. You’ll help save some valuable resources and carbon emissions, and your formerly busted appliance will be purring like new in no time. Remember to recycle your old battery in a responsible manner, however, because the heavy metals they contain are environmental pollutants that can come back to nip you in the karmic tushie. Check if your manufacturer has a battery takeback program, or look up your zip code at Earth911.org to find a recycler in your neighborhood.
Erin Chambers said,
April 6, 2007 at 12:19 am
Yes, please! I love your site, it is so helpful and informative!
Erin
lea said,
April 6, 2007 at 10:40 am
I’d love a chance at the free mebership! Your site has inspired us to start our own green site!
Mia said,
April 6, 2007 at 11:14 am
I enjoying reading your site — always post such great things. Thanks for clueing me in to co-op america!
felicia sullivan said,
April 6, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Yes, please!!!
Maureen O'Connor said,
April 6, 2007 at 12:58 pm
What an awesome gesture. How perfectly wonderful, thoughtful and generous of you.
Whomever you choose is very lucky indeed.
Pick me, pick me:)
Maureen
Amber said,
April 6, 2007 at 2:58 pm
Just came over to drop you this link, because I remembered you decrying the evils of vinyl and thought of you when this went around my (architect’s) office.
http://archinect.com/news/article.php?id=54795_0_24_0_C
Also, this is another site you might already know, but thought you might enjoy if you don’t know it, here’s a direct link to an amazing small house someone’s just built:
http://bottleworld.net/?p=125
Happily, here I am in time for a drawing - hooray!
melanie said,
April 6, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Can Canadians be included in Coop America? I guess I will have to do some research on if we have something similar in Canada. I would like to be included in the draw but only if I can make good use of the membership - at least you have given me something to think about for an upcoming blog post. Thanks!
Brianne said,
April 6, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Who wouldn’t love a chance at a free membership? May I join in?
carmen said,
April 7, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Thanks - I’d love to be in the drawing! I just found your site recently and have already learned so much. Thanks for all the great info!
aleta said,
April 8, 2007 at 1:31 pm
put me in for the membershipt drawing please. and have an eggy easter!
CarmenJ said,
April 8, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Put my name in the hat too!
owlhouse said,
April 9, 2007 at 1:26 am
I just watched the Maggie G movie Sherrybaby and wasn’t ready to call it a night- so I’ve been playing connect the dots on line, and click, click, click… here I am.
I think we’d take real good care of your bonus membership and you could visit it anytime you’d like. We aren’t using our phones much on this part of our trip, so we have plenty of minutes to spare- call and check -so it’s no trouble when you want to call and check-in on little Millie, as we’re thinking of naming her.
Cheers!