Goal For The Green

To get the best performance and mileage out of your vehicle, regular maintenance is a must. However, most of us prefer to take our vehicles to our neighborhood mechanic shop, because they usually have the best prices and great personal customer service. The local guy knows how to treat and value his customers and appreciates your business.

All the car maintenance places in Pittsburgh really don’t understand the value of a good customer-or one that keeps coming back because they like the service they received. But, the folks at Western Pennsylvania Toyota are an exception to that notion. They truly have customer service down to a science. You bring your car in, they greet you at the door and immediately start trying to help you. It’s a smooth process, and makes the trips in for service and maintenance so much faster each and every time.

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In addition, they have great deals at Pittsburgh Toyota maintenance, so no matter what kind of condition your car is in, they can help you fix the problem. They offer every kind of service under the sun, and they don’t make any fuss about answering your questions, even if you’re not sure what’s wrong with your vehicle, they can figure it out.

The mechanics on site at Pittsburgh Toyota maintenance, are also very friendly and respectful. They treat cars extremely well, so your car looks even better than when you went in for a repair or checkup. With the maintenance plans they offer, you can even get to know the staff and find out about more specials that they offer each week.

They currently have some amazing deals on tires, probably the cheapest in Pittsburgh. But, the best part has to be the staff at Pittsburgh Toyota maintenance. They truly don’t “fake” personality or customer service. They realize that your time is as important as their own. They are courteous and prompt,and don’t allow you to wait around, so that you can carry on with your day. They value you and your time, and that is a major factor that keeps a happy customer returning for future service.This is one dealership maintenance department that goes out of their way to treat you right. With some of their amazing specials you can understand the value, save a lot of money and get great service each and every time from someone you can trust.

Now that you have finished your Spring cleaning, perhaps your room needs that extra something special,or an added glow. Lighted branches are just the answer.

Lighted branches are the perfect addition to any floral arrangement or room decor, because they look realistic while adding additional light to any project. There are some varieties of lighted branches that are able to stand alone on walls or in vases to create a unique, sophisticated look that brightens the mood in any room.     

Other choices such as, willow branches from Batteryoperatedcandles.net are an excellent project addition because they look completely natural, allowing them to blend into any and all other décor in the room. Plus, there are several color choices to choose from, as well as, LED or plug in options for their arrangements.

Unique bunches or branches can be easily incorporated into wedding, anniversary or holiday arrangements to create a one-of-a-kind look. With these beautiful arrangements,anyone can easily eliminate the need for dusty, old lamps and silk flower baskets. These unique lighted bunches or branches, allow you to provide as much light as you like in the room, while creating a special look that is not only stunning, but practical as well.

The glow of the bulbs is perfect for use on end table arrangements, because it provides a perfect reading light that is easy on the eyes. At Battery Operated Candles, they carry a variety of lighted branches suitable for nearly any project, decor, or celebration.

Flowered branches and more simple pieces are available to add a touch of class to your art project or home décor, at any time and for any occasion. They are unique and special, offering you a way to save your arrangements from weddings and other special events, and still keep using them. With many varieties and color choices there is bound to be something for everyone to enjoy at Batteryoperatedcandles.net

The world hasn’t gone to hell in a handbag yet, but scary statistics about pollution and climate change do need to be taken seriously. According to Cleanair.org, each year Americans throw away enough paper and plastic products to wrap around the equator three times, and the oil from one oil change is enough to contaminate a million gallons of fresh water. Paying attention to details and making small changes in our daily lives can make a sizable impact over time.

Recycle Your Cellphone

Your electronic gadgets are pricey because many require precious metals like gold, silver and palladium to work. These precious metals require huge, energy-sucking, toxic mining operations to be extracted, and the outcome isn’t pretty. Gold mines have been equated to nuclear waste dumps in terms of environmental damage, and they’re largely unnecessary. There are 100 to 130 million cellphones carelessly tossed away each year; the amount of wasted precious metals from them equates to more than some gold producing nations. Do the world a huge favor and recycle your out-of-date cellphone.

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Outsource Printing and Scanning

A report by an Australian air researcher revealed that the particulates from many household printers and scanners may be as dangerous as cigarette smoke. Even limited exposure can lodge in the lungs and cause anything from irritation to cancer. The lasers present in some scanners can pose radiation threats and expose you to harmful ultraviolet light. These products require many of the same precious, toxically-mined metals as your cell phone. As technology expands, there is much less need for printers, so a quick run to Kinkos beats buying and breathing printer ink. When it comes to your scanning needs, it’s easier and less expensive to outsource. Let the professionals scan your documents, photos and slides to digital.

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Cold Water for Your Clothes

Your clothes do not need to be washed in hot water. This is one of the easiest ways you can possibly go green. With the literal turn of a dial you can conserve wads of energy each year. Product-giant Procter and Gamble authorities remarked that if every American used cold water in washing machines, enough energy would be saved to light 2.5 million homes for an entire year. Go cold; your pink laundry won’t care.

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Ditch Bad Bottle Habits

You’ve heard it before, yet plastic bottle sales are still going strong. Stop using disposable plastic bottles. Stop today. National Geographic reports that we use 7 billion gallons of bottled water every year; many of them contribute to the destruction of the ocean and soil. What you don’t probably know is that over 1 million barrels of oil is required to produce the “convenient” little bottles, enough to fuel 100,000 cars for a whole year. Instead of contributing to this industry, use a water filter or simply buy huge bottles that last a very long time.

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