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Green Shopping Tips For The Holidays Holiday gift giving has changed quite a bit over the last few years, people have less money to spend and consumers are much more aware of the impact their purchases have on both the environment and society. Let's face it there are a heck of a lot of holidays to consider including Christmas, birthdays, secretary day, anniversaries, and Valentines. Gift giving doesn't end there - when we are invited to a dinner, for instance, we often feel compelled to bring a long a gift. The collective impact of these special days and events can be huge. Christmas alone is responsible for 25% more waste being sent to landfills. Halloween is actually responsible for more waste then Christmas. By recognizing the incredible waste that is generated, the urgency to do something becomes apparent. When purchasing gifts look for the most eco-friendly option available to you – such as whether it is made locally, uses recycled materials, the packaging is recyclable, t...

Earlier this year we created several posts offering tips for eco-friendly activities for your family that you may want to scroll back in the archives to find... in particular here are 2 that I think you'd find most interesting:  http://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.ca/2014/03/we-really-do-matter.html and  http://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.ca/2014/01/green-family-activities.html We are thrilled to provide yet another option for you to consider that was submitted by Abel Cane:  Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for charity as well!

  Shrink Your Carbon Footprint By Upgrading Your Furnace *Author: Olivia Mac You never go anywhere without your reusable shopping bag. You bike, walk, or use public transportation instead of a car every time you get the chance. You pack your lunch in the same eco-friendly container every day rather than using paper bags. But are you neglecting some simple ways closer to home to live a greener and more sustainable lifestyle? How about the way you heat your house? A new furnace can provide not just a cozier, more inviting living space for you and your family, but will also help you to help the earth. Did you know that inefficient home energy use is one of the biggest drains on environmental resources that most people engage in? And it's happening through the duration of every single hour that many folks spend at home. Ignorance of this problem is so widespread, and it's really a shame, because, in addition to bei...

 Today's article was submitted to us by Tiffany Olson on behalf of her client, Frank Ling who says that he loves to write for a living. In his spare time he enjoys a good game of “Madden Football,” going to hole-in-the-wall restaurants where the prices are low and the food is tasty, and doing crossword puzzles-- his latest obsession.  -- Insect Pest Control: It Can Be Green And Clean --  As modern civilization has advanced, the need for effective bug pest control has also become more important. These little insects, while oftentimes fascinating, can also be a nuisance at best and cause serious damage to property, crops, and the source of health issues at worst. What can be done to keep ants, bees, wasps, termites and other creepy crawlers from overtaking our homes and yards? Chemicals sprays One of the most common forms of insect pest control is through the use of chemical pesticides. These offer many advantages such as their ...

-- Quote of the Day --  " It is not the mountain that we conquer, But ourselves. " ~ Edmund Hillary  -- Lillian's Referral Corner -- Many of our readers are familiar with this section of the blog, this is where I pass on some resources that I feel would appeal to you and help you in your pursuit of a conscious, proactive lifestyle. Please do visit these sites that are listed in the Referral Corner section of the blog... and drop them a note of support, letting them know you heard of them through this blog.  Today I'd like to highlight three organizations that work for better climate management strategies: Union of Concerned Scientists: This is considered the leading non-profit science-based group of citizens and scientists working together for climate and environmental solutions. www.ucsusa.org Pew Climate Center: This organization believes in working together to engage business leaders, policy makers and key decision makers to advance meaningful, cost-effect...