The Green Path

By Shera on June 18th, 2008

I was recently introduced to The Green Path company by owner, Gary Hillery! He asked if I would try out one of their t-shirts and because of my focus on taking steps to go green I was thrilled to say yes. The idea of owning organic cotton clothing has been very appealing to me lately, but I just hadn’t done it yet.

When the shirt arrived I couldn’t have been more thrilled. It was soft and thick and beautiful! The design wasn’t just screened on, it was beautiful and simply part of the shirt. These shirts are 100% organic and are printed with Earth friendly water based dyes!  I was thrilled to see my oldest son wear it.

I had chosen the “Standout Shirt” in the Dune color and it was beautiful! The shirt says “Don’t Be Afraid To Stand Out … be yourself” - perfect for my young man who is embarking upon a new chapter in life!

The goal of the Green Path Company is to help raise awareness of the environmental issues we all face and to help educate people, both young and old, how simple it is to live a greener livestyle. They concentrate on 4 key areas in their business:

1. Raise awareness of the benefits of Organic products though our naturally inspired organic cotton apparel. If you have not felt the difference between organic cotton and traditional cotton you are missing something. Besides the incredibly soft feel, organic cotton uses no chemicals or fertilizers in the growing of the cotton or in turning the crop in clothing, ALL NATURAL.

2. Help teach respect for the environment through interaction with it. We do this through our volunteer trail restoration group, Clean Trails, and thorugh our Desert Hiking service we operate out of the Pointe Resort in Phoenix. Our trail group has donated over 100 hours of service during the last year to park clean up and trail restoration in our home town of Glendale.

3. Youth education. We work with the City of Glendale, Arizona and their Youth Recycling Program on ways to teach kids, ages 5 - 10, how to grow up green. We have developed a group of comic super heroes called the Green Crusaders who teach kids lessons on recycling, water conservation and energy conservation through the comic strip stories.

4. It’s Easy Being Green. We believe if you keep things simple more people with join us in our efforts. We sell the eco-friendly living handbook, It’s Easy Being Green, on our website and offer a free download on our site called Simple Green Living. The template offers 10 simple tips on ways to evolve to a greener lifestyle, shows you simple ways to eliminate junk mail, has water conservation tips and a simple calendar that helps remind you what to do and when to do it.

Take a look at their site to find out about the benefits of organic cotton, see their naturally inspired t-shirt designs and download the Simple Green Living Tips and start on your way down a greener path.

The Green Path has offered one of their Organic Cotton Tote Bags for you to enter to win. To enter, just visit The Green Path Company and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment telling us what your favorite product or informational article was.

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103 Responses to “ The Green Path ”

  1. Shannon Jun 18th, 2008 at 5:12 am

    I love the Stand Out shirt!

  2. Jane Jun 18th, 2008 at 5:18 am

    I love the Bold shirt. Matches my life perfectly.

  3. stacey moore Jun 18th, 2008 at 7:50 am

    love the The Green Shirt!
    thanks!
    moore.g at insideconnect.net

  4. Courtney Jun 18th, 2008 at 7:53 am

    I like the Bold shirt as well.

  5. Michelle Rosborough Jun 18th, 2008 at 8:34 am

    I like the Change Shirt

  6. Sky Jun 18th, 2008 at 8:53 am

    As I was reading the green tips, I came across the Donate Athletic Shoes tip. I had no idea that Nike did that sort of program! My son goes through shoes like crazy…and I have some today that are going to be boxed up and sent to Nike\’s recycling center…instead of thrown away!

    seeryusfam@msn.com

  7. Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy Jun 18th, 2008 at 9:43 am

    I think I’d get the Green Living book. I’ve been wanting to read up on ways we can be better at home. Thanks for the giveaway, I can always use more totes.

  8. Andrea Jun 18th, 2008 at 9:59 am

    I like the ‘Green Shirt’ for myself! Looks great and I like promote being green someway, what better than wearing a T-shirt? Love the tote they’re giving away. Thanks.

  9. Katie Jun 18th, 2008 at 10:08 am

    BE BOLD, take chances and try something new everyday! Love that.

  10. Kelsey Jun 18th, 2008 at 10:54 am

    The tote is perfect- I need to start using these instead of plastic bags!

  11. mamikaze Jun 18th, 2008 at 11:35 am

    I like the tote bag and the hat

  12. Shannon B. Jun 18th, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    Loved all of the green tips! There are definitely a few I will be adopting.

  13. mannequin Jun 18th, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    I love the Green Path Tote Bags! I have vowed to begin that very small act of no longer using plastic bags. I could use this as a jumpstart.

  14. Michele Jun 18th, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    I like the ‘Bold’ shirt

  15. misty Jun 18th, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    I love the Stand Out shirt. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

  16. Doreen Jun 18th, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    I like the Standout Shirt!

  17. Cindi Jun 18th, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    Hi, I like the ever so timely tip! How to save gas ~ “Slow down and for every 5 miles you reduce your highway speed, you can reduce your fuel by 7% and save up to 1.19
    per gallon. Please enter me in your contest.
    Thanks, Cindi

  18. Ginny Jun 18th, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    I love love love the Green Shirt ~ Do your part and join the evolution! It\’s Easy Being Green!

  19. Natalie Jun 18th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    I like the green tips. I would also wear the Change shirt.

  20. Belinda A. Jun 18th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    I liked reading their 10 simple green living tips . . . food for thought:)
    belinda_streak@hotmail.com

  21. Timothy Sternberg Jun 18th, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    I love the Stand Out shirt!

  22. Tamy Jun 18th, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    I love the Be Bold shirt! I bookmarked them for the future too. We should all go green!

  23. stampedwithgrace Jun 18th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    I like reading the “GREEN” Tips!!
    I’d love to have the bag too :)

  24. Melissa Jun 19th, 2008 at 6:24 am

    I love the Stand Out Shirt! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Melissa
    mjenningsdesigns.blogspot.com
    peytonsmomma.blogspot.com

  25. Mama Zen Jun 19th, 2008 at 6:31 am

    I really like the Green shirt!

    kelli at pfrog dot net

  26. Barbara Baker Jun 19th, 2008 at 8:06 am

    I would get a real kick out of reading the “It’s Easy Being Green” hand book. That way I could find simple ways of changing my ways to benefit in the future.

  27. Renee Jun 19th, 2008 at 8:15 am

    I love the tote! I already have 8 of my own bags that I use when I go grocery shopping. I love not using plastic bags.

    However, if I were really smart I would put my bags back in the car after each use so I don’t forget them! I’ll go do that now!

    One bagger at my grocery store has commented that he doesn’t like my bags because they do not stand up for him to load. Poor guy (read with dripping sarcasm!) stop smushing my bread!

  28. katie v Jun 19th, 2008 at 8:23 am

    I like the Green Path logo hat. I’m all about ball caps.

  29. Patsy Jun 19th, 2008 at 8:38 am

    My favorite item is the Stand Out shirt. My motto for life.

  30. Chenoa Jun 19th, 2008 at 9:36 am

    I really like the tote bag. My friends and I have tried to cut down drastically on the amount of plastic bags we use at stores - if any. And the ones we do end up receiving, we return to the stores.

  31. Helen Beekman Jun 19th, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    Cute bag and so handy too.

  32. Bebemiqui Jun 19th, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    I like the \"Standout\" shirt. bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

  33. Melissa Jun 19th, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    I liked the green tips. Very interesting!

  34. Anne Jun 19th, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    I did not know that we could recycle old running shoes!

    What a great site!

  35. Bernadette Jun 19th, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    I like the Standout shirt. It’s beautiful!

  36. christopher h Jun 19th, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    love the bold shirt

  37. Caryn B Jun 19th, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    I like the Be Bold shirt!

  38. Jennifer Bogart Jun 19th, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    I like the “Be Bold” T-shirt, great photo!

  39. Forgetfulone Jun 20th, 2008 at 12:46 am

    I like the go green tee shirt. Please enter me in your contest.

  40. Sharon Jones Jun 20th, 2008 at 2:55 am

    Bold Shirt light green for women for sure…LOVE THIS> Thanks

  41. Jodi Jun 20th, 2008 at 4:30 am

    I like the Green shirt best. Also like the hat. Great giveaway.

  42. Kari Follett Jun 20th, 2008 at 5:28 am

    I love the bag, thank you!!

  43. Judy Kramer Jun 20th, 2008 at 6:24 am

    I love the tote bag.

  44. Patty Jun 20th, 2008 at 7:37 am

    Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it. Love the tote.

  45. Noelia Gutierrez Jun 20th, 2008 at 9:37 am

    the Bold shirt is great!

  46. Ellinor Burke Jun 20th, 2008 at 10:06 am

    I like the cook shirt, and love the tote bag.

  47. Dan Jun 20th, 2008 at 10:24 am

    Standout shirt

  48. Terri Jun 20th, 2008 at 10:29 am

    Standout shirt

  49. Monique Rizzo Jun 20th, 2008 at 11:00 am

    The StandOut one!

  50. L. Slusarczyk Jun 20th, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    I always make a point to bring a tote or two with me when i head out shopping (even when going to yard sales), but I never seem to have enough of them for my holiday and summer shopping trips. :D I read the Green Tips they had and found one about weed control that I’m going to have to try. What an inspiring website!

  51. Linda Pinto Jun 20th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    I like their handbook Its Easy To Be Green. Please enter me in the contest.

  52. Nancy Morrell Jun 20th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    I like the change shirt a lot.

  53. Alicia Jun 20th, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    fun

  54. Tressie Jun 20th, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    I had no idea that you could recycle old athletic shoes. My household of five all wear athletic shoes and the three boys always outwear theirs first. I will definately check into this.

  55. keith james Jun 20th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    thank you

  56. cat Jun 20th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    I think I would get the Green Living Book. Everyone needs to get a little greener, one day at a time. The tote is an always welcomed gift, great for grocery shopping

  57. Kirsten Jun 20th, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    I like the green shirt!

  58. Donna Coughlin Jun 21st, 2008 at 4:10 am

    love the Green Path Tote Bags

  59. Louise Brouillette Jun 21st, 2008 at 8:10 am

    I like the Stand Out

  60. Alison Jun 21st, 2008 at 10:56 am

    The green path would be great for the trips to the market or to the beach!

  61. tangie c Jun 21st, 2008 at 11:11 am

    My favorite item was the Standout Shirt” with the message “Don’t be afraid to be yourself-stand out”. I really like that the shirts are not only “green”, but they have the inspirational messages on them.

  62. judy brittle Jun 21st, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    the bag is my favorite. also learned you can save up to 100 million trees by reusing printed paper. wow!

  63. Susan Jun 22nd, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    I really like the Bold T-shirt!

  64. Zoey Smith Jun 22nd, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    The green shirt is my favorite.

  65. Tia Carter Jun 22nd, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    i hope i win

  66. Christi Jun 22nd, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    I really like the Be Bold shirt! Great giveaway….thanks!

  67. Tammy Kennedy Jun 22nd, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    I like the Standout Shirt, because I’m always telling my kids just be yourself, don’t worry what others say.
    Both my children are 3.65 and 4.0 gpa’s and my son said in middle school that they make fun of him for being so smart.
    I remind him someday he will be the one laughing. Thank you for giving me a chance to win.

  68. TheAngelForever Jun 23rd, 2008 at 8:37 am

    Love the Organic Cotton totes, especially since it looks roomy and can hold a lot of items. We use bags out all the time since we are trying to avoid plastic.

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

  69. Kathy Conley Jun 23rd, 2008 at 10:24 am

    I love the Stand Out shirt - great message!

  70. Elizabeth M. Jun 23rd, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    I like the green recycle tshirt. I also like the stand out shirt!

  71. Vicki Wurgler Jun 23rd, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    I like the Green Path Logo Hat

  72. Cindy Flores Jun 23rd, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    I love the Stand Out shirt, it is so me!

  73. Janet Jun 24th, 2008 at 3:07 am

    BE BOLD, take chances and try something new everyday!

  74. Kristinia Clos Jun 24th, 2008 at 6:26 am

    I like the Green shirt! I also signed up for their newsletter and I enjoyed reading their blog!

    phillipsonlygirl (at) gmail (dot) com
    http://kristiniac.blogspot.com/2008/06/you-still-have-time-deadline-june-27th.html

  75. jennifer slusser Jun 24th, 2008 at 10:21 am

    i like the Green Path logo hat i never leave the house without a hat on! it’s become an extension of myself lol

  76. Stephen Dell Jun 24th, 2008 at 7:39 pm

    the Stand Out shirt is the one that I like!

  77. Karin A Jun 25th, 2008 at 7:33 am

    I like the Change t-shirt–very beautiful picture on it.

  78. Jean Jun 25th, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Love the BOLD shirt! Thanks!!

  79. zarah Jun 25th, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    The Simple Green Handbook does it for me.

  80. israel y Jun 25th, 2008 at 5:00 pm

    i like the stand out shirt, thanks for the chance to win

  81. Nicholas Tovarek Jun 25th, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    I need that tote!

  82. ANNE SRODA Jun 26th, 2008 at 5:19 am

    I like the “change is inevitable” shirt.

  83. Anne G Jun 26th, 2008 at 8:10 am

    I wasn’t that excited by the shirts, but I do like the totes a lot!

  84. willter Jun 26th, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    The Change Shirt has a very striking image and message.

  85. Storm Jun 26th, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    I liked that you can download the Green Living Tips packet. It’s a great way to be able to share with others who don’t live online like some of us ;)

  86. Samantha Pruitt Jun 26th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    i really like the The Green Shirt

  87. Veronica Garrett Jun 26th, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    The Standout Shirt is my favorite.

  88. Brian Jun 27th, 2008 at 2:33 am

    The Bold shirt is my favorite!

  89. Sylvia Porter Jun 27th, 2008 at 3:10 am

    the Green shirt is really cute~

  90. kathy pease Jun 27th, 2008 at 5:59 am

    the be bold shirt is really sweet :)

  91. Elaine Jun 27th, 2008 at 7:22 am

    Love the Standout T-shirt-great message!

  92. Daniel M Jun 27th, 2008 at 7:41 am

    green shirt is cool….

  93. Michelle Moorman Jun 27th, 2008 at 7:44 am

    I love the cotton totes. I’m always looking for good sturdy grocery bags that look cute as well.

  94. Mariel Jun 27th, 2008 at 8:16 am

    The Green Shirt is really cute! Thanks for the contest :)

  95. Heather C Jun 27th, 2008 at 11:06 am

    I think I like the Green shirt. It’s familiar to all, and nobody has to stand around and stare at my chest. :-)

  96. sandra kao Jun 27th, 2008 at 11:43 am

    i like the green shirt

  97. Tamara Merritt Jun 27th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    I like the Stand Out and Green t-shirts.

  98. Gretchen Jun 27th, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    I love the tote bags!!!

  99. sarah woods Jun 27th, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    Love the Stand out many thanks SW

  100. Kristen Hendricks Jun 27th, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    I really like the tote bags at The Greener Path the most. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.

  101. Heather M. Jun 27th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    I love the bold shirt. I need to keep remembering that. thanks

  102. amira m Jun 27th, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    the be bold shirt is very nice

  103. e l rogers Jun 27th, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    I like the tote bag. Looks large enough to carry several things in one trip.

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