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How To Go Green Around Your House By Dr. Ashraf Hanafy Mahmoud Mohammed Many people want to go green, in the face of such clear and deadly climate change. However, they are not particularly sure how. Though you may recognize how important going green is to help future generations, you may think you cannot do much to help. However, every small step you take to combat climate change helps. By following the simple tips below, you can help change the impact you have on the environment, starting today.  On cold mornings, stop starting your car for a few minutes before you get into it. Additionally, don't idle your car if you are waiting for someone, if you are pulled over, or if you are waiting to pickup a child from school. Though the heat in your car may not be as hot, and you may have to ride in mild discomfort for a brief period of time, is saves you from wasting gas, and puts less exhaust into the air. Making the amount of fuel you waste and th...

Water Conservation Tips Helen Davies is a writer for   Better Bathrooms , who sell good-looking contemporary and traditional   bathrooms at realistic prices. * A special note of appreciation to Becky Franks of Better Bathrooms as well.  http://www.consciousdiscussions.blogspot.co.uk/ Save water, save money. Let's be honest, our utility bills aren't going to come down by themselves any time soon, and every day we're made more aware of our need to use water more efficiently. More than half of the water we use each day is in the bathroom and over 24% of a household-heating bill is from heating hot water. Fortunately, there are now a huge number of bathroom products and tips available, which will help you to dramatically reduce your water, use and save you money; here are five of the best: Reduced capacity baths The average household bath has the capacity to contain over 80 litres of water, that’s almost double the water you would use w...

 -- Quote of the Day --  “…My activism, politics and writing kind of merged. I worked for newspapers for a number of years and was always interested in the human-interest stories – the good things they’ve done. I became a freelancer for a while, worked for a few magazines. …These stories need to be captured and kept and archived so that they can be there for the next generation – they can kind of stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before them and continue the work for peace and justice. …The nice thing about a book – it is a permanent document to share people’s stories. One of our goals is to get people to share their stories because that can break down barriers and create a better community.” ~ Burt Berlowe Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode titled: Compassionate Heroes   (*Click on the title to access the full discussion)   - 10 Tips to Save On Your Heating Bill This Winte...