Goal For The Green

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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Are you thinking about your next vehicle purchase? There are so many things to consider like gas mileage, comfort, safety, longevity, and perhaps the most important thing is the cost of ownership, for a vehicle that delivers all of these must haves.

Well, you can rest assured that Toyota measures up, FANTASTICALLY well against the auto industry’s other best selling models.

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Toyota has developed a great cost of car comparison tool to help you determine how well they stack up by comparison to other manufacturers.

When at the site, just choose a Toyota model that you like. Then, you will be taken to a page that features all the details on that particular model,and it will also let you choose other comparable models from other manufacturers to help you determine the best car choice for you to purchase.

According to IntelliChoice and Kelly Blue Book Toyota has the Best Resale Value of all brands for 2013, although a vehicle’s projected resale value (price quote)is specific to the 2013 model year, at this time.

Toyota has always received high marks in safety and in 2013, Toyota has more IIHS Top Safety Picks than any other brand.

“Toyota is the most fuel-efficient full-line automotive manufacturer.” Based on NHTSA Final Industry MY10 CAFE data for Toyota Motor Sales.

Another plus is, every new Toyota comes with ToyotaCare, a complimentary 2 year maintenance program that includes roadside assistance.

Whatever your choice for your next vehicle, Toyota makes it easy to decide with their cost comparison tool. Rest assured, you will always get top notch customer service and attention at any Toyota dealership, making your customer experience and satisfaction an added bonus. Toyota is always a great choice.