A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
Today’s freebie’s a Dakine Project Blue Oceana Surf Pack for women — an eco-friendly backpack for a cause that retails at $74.95!
Made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, these backpacks feature recycled buckles, a seam-sealed wetsuit pocket, insulated cooler pocket and other organizer sections.
This Dakine Backpack’s part of Project Blue, a partnership between big surf brand companies and the nonprofit Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit “dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches.” Basically, seven brands — Billabong, DAKINE, Electric, Nixon, Reef, Famous Wax, and O’Neill — have created products for project BLUE, with $2 from each item sold going to Surfrider Foundation.
The $2 dealio’s sounds like a pretty decent eco-commitment to Surfrider for the less expensive items — like the $29.95 organic cotton T-shirts from O’Neill — but a less impressive commitment for the expensive stuff — like $160 sunglasses from Electric. DAKINE Channel backpack’s somewhere in the middle. Check out the full line of Project Blue products here.
Comment or email by Sunday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Monday (more info on freebies here). US addresses only.
Love this backpack!
Comment by Jenn (TinyChoices.com) — April 22, 2009 @ 9:02 am
Looks great, I’ll go for it.
thanks,
Lisa T.
Comment by Lisa — April 22, 2009 @ 9:06 am
Love it! Happy Earth Day!
Comment by Don G — April 22, 2009 @ 9:14 am
looks like something i can use to carry stuff while biking to the beach!
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Comment by joni — April 22, 2009 @ 9:22 am
I’m in!! I can feel the win. Thanks for coming to bloblive the other week…it was great to meet you, if ever so briefly. We’re planning a more focused social entrepreneurship themed event for mid-May…pre-screened ideas, etc. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Erick B
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Comment by Erick B — April 22, 2009 @ 9:23 am
Hi Siel!
I would love to have this backpack because it has several features that I like. One of them is the insulated cooler pockets. Since returning to school, I have spent so much time trying to find a backpack that is useful as both bookbag and as a carrier of food and beverages. I’m a graduate student and would love to cut down on my personal waste by bringing food in reusable containers from home.
Hope you are well!
Sirinya
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Comment by Sirinya Tritipeskul — April 22, 2009 @ 9:25 am
Love this…and it’s made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, cool!
Comment by Stefany — April 22, 2009 @ 9:27 am
What a great give away! Don’t include me, as I have enough bags, but thought it was cool enough to comment! I like how so many companies are getting involved in even the smallest of ways to make a difference.
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Comment by Robert Stockham — April 22, 2009 @ 9:31 am
PrintResponsibly.com launched their website today (Earth Day)…and they’re offering free eco-friendly business cards for a limited time: http://www.printresponsibly.com/web/index.aspx?option=content&id=75
Comment by greenfreak — April 22, 2009 @ 9:39 am
Ok – I’m going to enter. I don’t need a backpack but my kid would love it.
Happy Earth Day!
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Comment by Kim Woodbridge — April 22, 2009 @ 9:39 am
Woohoo! Would love to be entered! Happy Earth Day!
Comment by Enci — April 22, 2009 @ 9:55 am
What a sweet summer bag…I love PET.
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Comment by Elena — April 22, 2009 @ 10:27 am
Happy EARTH Day!!! Awesome bag… Congrats to whom ever wins ;)
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Comment by josie — April 22, 2009 @ 10:38 am
love it!
happy earthday!
Comment by smokexoxo — April 22, 2009 @ 10:41 am
Adorable bag! I love that it has a cooler pocket. Happy Earth Day!
Comment by Steph P — April 22, 2009 @ 10:45 am
Count me in–this is cute, and my current backpack is starting to fall apart!
Comment by KateNonymous — April 22, 2009 @ 11:57 am
Happy Earth Day! Please add me in to the freebie!
Comment by jhanay williams — April 22, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
Love this bag! Please add me to the drawing!
Comment by wooos — April 22, 2009 @ 2:21 pm
What an awesome pack! (and a good cause!)
Comment by Kim — April 22, 2009 @ 2:36 pm
ooooooo! is there a way you can give away more than one? So awesome!
Comment by jeannie — April 22, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
This is the most beautiful bag ive eva seen! please add me to the drawing! Happy Earth Day.
Comment by Denise — April 22, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
This is a cool looking backpack made out of awesome materials!! why can’t everything be like that?!?
Comment by Anna Robinson — April 22, 2009 @ 6:02 pm
Shout out for my buddy BB for turning me on to this cool giveaway! I’m IN
Comment by LisainLA2 — April 22, 2009 @ 6:40 pm
too cute!
Comment by Steph — April 22, 2009 @ 7:54 pm
Wednesday freebies: Dakine Project Blue Oceana Surf Pack
Love the print !!!!
Comment by michelle rosborough — April 22, 2009 @ 8:59 pm
its so cute! happy earth day!
Comment by Sophia — April 22, 2009 @ 9:01 pm
It’s a beautiful backpack. *crosses fingers*
Comment by Elisa — April 22, 2009 @ 9:55 pm
I could definitely use this backpack :)
Comment by Sarah — April 23, 2009 @ 9:08 am
Lovely, well made backpack! My son’s girlfriend could really use it. Please count me in!
Many thanks…..Cindi
Comment by Cindi — April 23, 2009 @ 11:13 am
Count me in. I’d love to win it!
Comment by Linda — April 23, 2009 @ 11:39 am
Count me in! I’ve been in need of a backpack for a while!
Comment by M — April 24, 2009 @ 8:38 am
very cute! apparently I’m not the only one who thinks so…
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Comment by taylor — April 24, 2009 @ 8:50 am
perfect for summer…
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Comment by tracy — April 24, 2009 @ 10:01 am
I could really use a backpack with a wetsuit pocket. I’m also a big supporter of surfrider. Whenever I can buy gear that supports them, I do. :)
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Comment by Tracey — April 24, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
I’m big into swimming, and need a bag to carry my stuff. Also, I spend a lot of my summer exploring outdoors. This would be perfect for those jobs plus more! Thanks for this great opportunity on a great bag!
Comment by Sevahn — April 24, 2009 @ 3:34 pm
love the backpack–perfect for summer outdoorsy stuff!
Comment by yvette — April 24, 2009 @ 4:21 pm
Add me to the drawing. Thanks!
Comment by Lauren — April 25, 2009 @ 3:23 pm
Yvette is the lucky winner!
Comment by Siel — April 27, 2009 @ 7:19 pm