4 Ways to Find Green Bargains

March 18, 2009 | Posted by Margarette

This is a guest post from Karen Schiff at Ecobunga. She offers some great ways to find deals on eco-friendly products:

How to Find Green Bargains

Sales: There are lots of green e-tailers with sales pages and seasonal promotions on their websites — everyone from big companies such as green living cataloger Gaiam to small mom-and-pop businesses.

Coupons: Unfortunately, coupons for organic foods are not nearly as common as they are for conventional grocery items. However, many organic dairy companies, such as Horizon Organic and Stonyfield Farms, do offer coupons on their websites.

Bulk Discounts: Buying in bulk is one of the easiest ways to save money. Amazon.com offers lots of super-sized green goods — everything from 10 packs of Seventh Generation paper towels to 4 packs of Ecos Laundry Detergent. Many organic meat companies offer bulk savings through their websites as well. If a large quantity order is too much for your household, find a “bulk buddy” and split the order.

Free Shipping: Free shipping deals from green e-tailers offer a great value for folks who don’t live within easy driving distance to stores with eco-friendly products. Just be sure to read the fine print — minimum purchase orders and restrictions often apply.