Have you noticed various people turning to eco friendly water bottles these days? While many consider this a mere fashion statement, there is a different school of thought that considers this as a major need of the hour. Let us find out what the truth is.

First and foremost thing – the water being supplied to our homes is so badly contaminated that it is just not suitable for consumption. This is an accepted fact now and it is because of this that many people are taking the aid from water purifiers to filter the drinking water.

Now, let us consider you install the best water purifier, say the one which has multi stage purification employing advanced techniques like carbon filtration, ion exchange and sub micron filtration. As correctly acclaimed, the water produced by this purifier is 99.9% clean and pure.

So far so good. You got a clean and contaminant free water.

But now if you want to store this water say for cooling in refrigerator or want to carry it along to your gym, what do you do?

This is where eco friendly water bottles come into play.

If you choose to store the purified water in plastic bottles – needless to mention how terrible they are for the environment – then apart from the environment, even your health is at risk.

The simple reason for this is the low quality plastic used for making these bottles. Another important fact is that the plastic has the property of slowly leaching into the water and contaminating it with various by-products like phthalates and BPA. The water which you purified using your trustable purifier is contaminated again!

Instead if you decide to use eco friendly water bottles, the ones made up from glass or stainless steel, you get the following benefits:

1. The water is 100% safe from contamination. Unlike plastic, glass and steel do not leach into the water and pollute it. You can be sure of the quality of the water stored in these bottles.

2. The plastic is notorious for being extremely hazardous for environment too. The use of eco friendly water bottles helps in saving the planet from this non-recyclable substance.

Yes, an added bonus is that using eco friendly water bottles does make an excellent style statement. But calling it a mere “style statement” is something that I can never agree upon. What about you?

Let me ask you. Would you prefer investing in a good water purifier and leaving the purified water on the mercy of plastic water bottles? Isn’t using eco friendly water bottles a better option? Better for you as well as for the environment.

Now if you agree with me, start looking out for the good quality eco friendly water bottles. They are very reasonably priced. If you need further information about them, take a minute to visit my website listed below.
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We all love those times of the year when we don’t have to worry about having the furnace or air conditioner on. Not only can we have the windows opened and smell the fresh air, but we are saving money and being eco-friendly.

But there does come the time when we need to turn the furnace or air conditioner on. That may mean no fresh air in your home, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t go green with the seasons.

Before the fall leaves are finally off the trees and the nip in the air is still Fall, it’s time to check the furnace BEFORE you need to use it. Make sure that you change out the air filter. An old or clogged air filter means that your furnace will run less efficiently, and therefore cost you more money and emit more CO2 into the atmosphere.

To further reduce the CO2 omissions, turn the thermostat down one degree; maybe even make it two degrees. If you are chilly, put on a sweater! I am always getting frustrated with my children when they complain about being cold and they don’t have socks on. At this point in their lives, I just look at their feet and sigh.

If you heat with natural gas, you can save up to 320 pounds of CO2 from going into the air. If you heat with electric heat, you will save 240 pounds of CO2 just by turning the thermostat down one degree.

When summer comes around, raise the temperature on your air conditioning one degree, and you will save about 120 pounds of CO2 per year. Also, clean your air conditioning unit(s) before using them and turn them on before you need them to make sure they are in good working condition.

If you are thinking whether or not to replace a window air conditioning unit, do it. Old units are less effective, which means they waste more energy trying to keep you cool, and older units used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as the cooling agent. CFCs have been shown to damage the ozone layer. Newer units use hydrochlorofluorocarbons for cooling. These are less damaging to the ozone, but still not great for it, hence another reason the turn your air conditioner up. Look for Energy-Star rated air conditioners which will use 10% less energy than conventional conditioners.

An added bonus to turning the heat down and the air up is that your skin and hair will thank you for it. Heating and air conditioning reduce the moisture in the air and hence dry your hair and skin out. And studies have shown that when you are exposed to excessively cold air, your body has to work harder to maintain a healthy body temperature. The best way to do that is to eat. So…turn the air conditioning up and help your diet!

Simply by keeping your furnace and air conditioner clean and in good repair, plus adjusting the temperature, you can still remain comfortable, healthier, and feel good that you can go green with the seasons.
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The idea of using a pen to endorse one’s business is not something new or very extraordinary. Almost every business organisation in the contemporary scenario has put these pens to use at some point of time. No matter how clichéd promotional pens may sound, they still remain as one of the most popular gifts to give away. Due to the utility that this fabulous item has to offer to the recipient, it makes one of the most well received and appreciated items ever.

Pens come in an unimaginable range of options and can at times leave the user in a state of utter confusion. Plastic, metal, highlighter, multi functional, and novelty pens… the options are simply endless. The latest addition to this vast gamut of options is eco-friendly pens.

You would certainly have heard of promotional pens and have been at either the receiving or giving end of this fabulous product. But have you heard of eco-friendly pens? Probably not, a relatively fresh entry in the world of promo products, eco-friendly pens are a great way to endorse your business. This fabulous item offers you loads of benefits and alongside present you as an environment friendly organisation. The eco-friendly nature of these pens is sure to present you as a socially responsible organisation that not just believes in making profits but is equally thoughtful about the environment in which it thrives. Eco-friendly pens lay a strong foundation for building the perfect image for your organisation.

In an era where even the best of public relation services and heavy corporate advertising fail to create the right image for a company, these eco-friendly products do so with ease. To add to the positive image building attribute of these promo pens is their low cost that comes as an added bonus. Contradictory to popular beliefs, these eco-friendly promotional pens are an inexpensive item that fit into your budget with ease.

Keeping with the low cost tradition of the evergreen pen, these eco-friendly products ensure that you bid adieu to all your worries concerning your budget constraints. Available in a large number of options, these eco-friendly products come across as an inexpensive but great image building tool.

If you too are looking for these eco-friendly promotional pens then simply log on to the internet for the best deals.
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When entertaining, disposable dishes are hands down the number one creator of trash. Avoid using them, and you’ll cut your resulting landfill-bound waste by almost 100%!  Plastics #3, 6, and 7, of which most disposable dishware is made, are the most toxic plastics ever invented, and sadly, the most pervasive. Most of us, myself included until fairly recently, when faced with a crowd of people to feed, stroll blithely down the disposable aisle, grabbing a giant pack of sturdy Styrofoam plates, colorful plastic cups, and several boxes of forks, spoons, and knives. During the party, Uncle Joe throws his plate away, only to later decide he wants seconds, or dessert. Cousins Jane and John can’t remember whose cup was whose, so they throw away both and get another. As the party winds down, maybe you have one giant garbage can for all of the waste, or maybe several bags. Now imagine all the picnics and cookouts thrown around the world over the summer, and picture all those garbage cans and bags… the enormous volume of wasted landfill space. These plastics and styrenes never biodegrade. Ever. Worse yet, there is an accumulating body of evidence to suggest that the toxins from these plastics actually leech into the foods they contain!

Here are two solutions. 
 
#1. If you’re not having an outdoor party, and your guests are mostly adults, go ahead and pull out that china that is forever gathering dust in your basement / attic / china cabinet! It’s not there for looking at, it’s there for being USED! Otherwise, why even have them? Sell them! Get some money! Use that storage space for something that you really need to own! You will be amazed at how enjoyable it is to actually see your food served on these beautiful pieces, and they make guests feel very honored. Yes, there may be some hand-washing involved afterwards, but believe me, the joy you’ll get from the use will far outweigh the chore. Trust me, Grandma Edna would WANT you to use it! From an eco-standpoint, this really is the ideal solution.
Don’t have “fine” china? I’m about to share one of my very favorite dirty little secrets with you. My “china” is solid white, with fine gold bands around the outside and inner rim of the dishes. I have large wine goblets and tall champagne flutes that are a heavy-weight glass (which feels like crystal) with a thick gold band around the rim. They were ALL end of season close-outs at an uber department store whose name rhymes with “smallbart.” The “china” came in boxes of 4 place settings each, for $11 a box. The goblets and flutes were $1 each. Seriously. Every single time I use them, my guests are guaranteed to make a comment about how incredible the table looks, and how gorgeous my china is, and “Oh, did you get that for your wedding?” Yep, sure did. *wink* It doesn’t have to be expensive to be beautiful. No one yet has tested to see whether the gold rims were 24 karat or metallic paint! Best of all, if something gets broken (and nothing has yet!), it’s hardly a catastrophe.

#2. If you throw a lot of wild parties and outdoor extravaganzas where porcelain / china is just not practical, there is another answer. While it does involve using plastic, it’s responsible usage, which is what we ideally need to get to for all plastics.   You can go to any department, drug, or grocery store and find those sets of hard plastic, melamine-style dishes. They come in all shapes, colors, and patterns, and generally have coordinating cutlery and serving dishes! For a cost of around $2 an item, you can put together a full complement of non-disposable plastics, most of which are even dish-washable. If you are not entertaining at home, bring a large extra cooler, and fill it about half way with water. Have guests scrape their plates into the trash, then put the dishes in the water to soak. When you’re closing up shop, give them a quick swish in the water to dislodge the remaining food, pack the dishes in a box or bag, and dump the dirty water. When you get home, run the dishes through the dishwasher, and you’re ready for the next round. An added bonus to the heavy plastic pieces is that because of their weight, they are much less prone to fly around when the wind blows than their paper and Styrofoam counterparts.
 
A note on style: I will say that when purchasing dishes, whether porcelain or plastic, I am a huge advocate of white. It can be used on every occasion, looks completely fabulous, and really shows off the food. If you go with white, you will only need the one set for all your events, and it’s much easier to replace if any pieces get broken or lost.
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Who would have thought a few months ago that so many people would start inquiring about performance computer chips to aid in saving fuel?

With the latest technology available for tuning engines with a laptop and a computer chip, there are many people who are more concerned with the ability to tune their vehicle for maximum fuel efficiency.

When a vehicle is able to perform more easily it is often more economical and that can be seen in the mass produced models where there are some larger-engine variants of the same model that have a lower fuel consumption.

This is because the larger engine isn’t working as hard as the small engine and the same principles apply to the enhancements that can be made with the computer chip in the management system of most modern cars.

The vehicles, as they leave the factory, are tuned to satisfy the needs of the majority of the people who will be driving them.
Whilst all manufacturers are aiming to have the most efficient vehicles for their customers there are compromises that need to be made so the performance of their vehicles isn’t below par.

For them to ensure that most people are happy there are often losses in economy and this is where the aftermarket computer chips and engine tuners can make a difference.

Don’t be surprised to see granny driving her econobox into the local performance center asking for her chip to be tweaked.

Everyone is after optimum performance where possible and for some people performance is measured in miles per gallon.
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