Here are few tips to go green while driving…

1. If you’re stopped for more than a minute, shut down your engine so that you may save fuel.
2. Accelerate less aggressively and slowing down moderately it can increase your fuel efficiency by over 30%. And go steadily by maintaining a constant speed.
3. Install a fuel saving application like MyMPG that lets you know when you’re wasting gas.
4. Change your plugs regularly, keep your engine tuned up, and your filters clean. Empty your car of any extra material to lighten your load.
5. Cars are more fuel efficient in a higher gear, so when you’re up to speed, pick the gear with the lowest engine rpm. You will burn the least amount of gas, while reducing the emissions from your tailpipe.

1. Real food is fuel for the body so get it from its natural origin. Buying fresh food means reducing packaging and energy used for processing and it will help to organic agriculture too.
2. The average woman absorbs more than 4 pounds of cosmetics during her lifetime and 60% products are used daily. Green personal care products often mean using plant-based ingredients that prevent chemicals from being absorbed into skin. Less use of products can help to save more plants.
3. Every object has an environmental impact; choose goods made from green materials, such as sustainable harvested wood, organic cotton, or re-purposed and recycled materials. Buying less stuff and second-hand stuff helps to protect forests, habitat, clean water and biodiversity; ensure sustainable land-use practices.
4. Anytime you should choose to walk, ride a bike, or take public transportation so that patrol can be saved. Better selection of transportation means less global warming.
5. Making clothing involves a large amount of energy usage. Purchasing organic over conventional cotton that is one of the world’s most chemically dependent crops. Prefer second.-hand buying instead of new.
6. Production practices should be governed by strict labor laws. All things required energy therefore you should opt for green and ethical goods. It means you are often supporting local and global craftsmen and communities.
7. Water is not a renewable resource and needs more attention to be saved. By shifting away from bottled water, we can also reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

Try to get up early in the morning and get some behavioral change to start green morning and be part of eco friendly healthy life.

7 simple behavioral changes

1. See the sunlight in the morning instead of switching on lamps. It is healthy to have natural light.
2. Brush your teeth keeping your tap off and use a cup to wash avoiding running off water.
3. Until to get warm up shower water use a bucket to collect the “Grey Water” and shower your plants with it.
4. Try to have breakfast at home and avoid using excessive packaging except it is required in hurry then go with a re-usable container.
5. Check all your power points and turn them off carefully.
6. Eco your commute by utilizing public transport, cycle and walk so that you may save patrol and parking too.
7. Take your morning coffee in re-useable mug and try to make it by yourself, in fact you may save some dollars.

Skal, an international association founded in 1934, is the largest organization of travel and tourism professionals in the world. Skål International initiated an awards program in 2002, during “The Year of Ecotourism and the Mountains” as declared by UN.

Skal presented its 2010 winners on 8th October which included eco tours from all over the world. Operators in Australia, Denmark, Mexico, South Africa, Germany and France took home awards at 71st Skal World Congress that was held in Sydney, Australia.

The purpose of these awards was:

• To highlight best practices in ecotourism world widely
• Put emphasis on the importance of the interaction of the physical, cultural and social environment
• Put emphasis on the traveler’s responsibility and the need for active community participation for Ecotourism

This year, the ten hotels of Marriott Group in Paris-Ile de France have also contributed with sponsorship to the Ecotourism Awards. Marriott’s environmental dream is to be the global hospitality leader that demonstrates how responsible hospitality management can be a positive force for the environment and create economic opportunities around the world.

The Eco Award Winners:

The category of Tour Operators - Travel Agents:

Bungle Bungle Bushcamp - Australia

The category of Urban Accommodation:

THE Worlds greenest hotel - Denmark

The category of Rural Accommodation:

Hacienda  Tres Rios Resort, Spa & Nature Park - Mexico

The category of General Countryside:

Khwa Ttu - San Culture centre - South Africa

The category of City and Villages:

Streetsmart South Africa - South Africa

Sierra De Las Nieves- Strong Commitment to Sustainable Development - Spain

The category of Educational Programmes - Media:

Reisep Avillion  - Germany

The category of Global Corporate Establishments

Marriot International Green Attitude - France

Everyone is concerned about the effects of global warming and is trying to protect our environment, and avoiding the menace masquerade by the continuous misuse of the environment.

Individuals and businesses are finding ways to be more atmospherically conscious of eco friendly business. Many companies search for ways to reduce their impact on the world around them by using means of:

• Recycling
• Using less energy
• Reusable product sales
• Organic farming
• Supporting conservation efforts in other countries

5 simple ways to be green

1. Turn off electronic equipment when it is not required so that maximum energy can be saved.
2. Reducing fax-related paper waste, try to find a supply of paper with maximum available recycled content and choose suppliers who take back packaging for reuse.
3. Do not leave taps dripping and always close them tightly after use. Because one drop wasted per second wastes 10,000 litres per year.
4. Always keep searching for “greener” products and services in the local community and encourage communications by email.
5. If it is need to purchase new office furniture, just think if your existing office furniture can be renovated. It’s less expensive than buying new and better for the environment.

Businesses that take the initiative to reduce waste, prevent pollution, conserve energy, and water help the environment. In fact, they are really helping all of us.

Green Businesses deserve our support as a thank you for being environmentally friendly. When choosing a business, remember to go Green.

Green Directory is proud to list Eco Friendly Businesses in your city. Please search our directory to find an Eco Friendly Business in your area.

We have heard so much about how to make your business eco friendly. One could think that it would either cost a lot of money or it is something beyond the reach of a small business owner.

You will be surprised to know how with little effort you can take your initial steps toward making your business green.

1 - Buy recycled paper products for your office

2 - Use both side of the paper (where possible) in your printer and fax.

3 - Use less toxic cleaning products.

4 - Use low flow toilets in your office.

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