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101 Ways Mac's can Help the Environment

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101 Ways Mac's can Help the Environment

Contest Closed!

THE CHALLENGE

This is an exciting chance to WIN an awesome prize AND help the environment. Entering the contest is easy! All you need to do is write a brief, creative and innovative suggestion of how your friendly neighbourhood Mac's can lessen its impact upon the environment -- whether it is ideas on recycling, energy efficiency or the products that we carry. The best ideas will come away with the prizes!

THE PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE: $1000 CAMELEON 4 DEVINCI Mountain Bike

The Cameleon 4 is a light-weight, quality mountain bike that transitions from the city to off-road trails with ease. This reliable, durable bike is a pleasure to ride! For more details on this Canadian designed and assembled bike, visit: www.devinci.com

2nd PRIZE: A $500 Green is Black Gift Certificate

Green is Black is an amazing online store that "retails women’s and men’s green clothing, eco clothing, shoes, and accessories created by cutting edge designers who use hemp, organic cotton, bamboo, and soy, as well as reclaimed, recycled and vintage materials. [They] only deal with manufacturers who employ fairly paid labour practices: this eliminates the dilemma of choosing between fashion and ethics." www.greenisblack.com

3rd PRIZE: A $150 Green is Black Gift Certificate & a $75 iTunes Gift Card™

Green is Black and iTunes™ are environmentally friendly alternatives to mainstream lifestyle options. www.greenisblack.com & www.itunes.com

THE ELIGIBILTY & LEGAL STUFF

The information here and above constitute the Contest Particulars for the "101 Ways Mac's can Help the Environment" contest. You must have an Account to play. See Contest Rules and Regulations as posted for full set of Rules and Regulations which are incorporated here by reference. Contest Period runs from November 16, 2009 to January 31, 2010. All Prizes must be claimed within 2 weeks of the contest deadline date. Skill testing question that must be answered correctly to win and claim your prize: 8 + (9 x 2) - 1. See above for prizes and corresponding values.

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101ENVIRONMENT

You can use reuseble bags instead of plastic bags because I see plastic bags everywhere and it really disturbs the environment.

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Froster cup

I really think Macs need to desine a Froster cup that can be refilled. That would save lots of plastic cup from going into the trash.

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5 small steps for Mac's, one giant leap for the environment

Little things like straw wrappers, loose change, energy conservation from unnecessary coolers and signs and reusable coffee mugs can add up to a a big green impact when combined.

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Light Bulbs and Electricity

I know you have a lot of stores that are open late or 24 hrs a day, which is great.  But that's gotta make a pretty hefty power bill, and of course use a lot of power.  Have you guys ever considered switching your lighting over to greener alternatives like LED lights?

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