Green Eco-Friendly New Year’s Celebration with Resolutions For 2011

 With it being the last week of December, it is time to start looking at New Year’s resolutions for next year.  When coming up with what you want to do differently next year, make sure you include one or two (or even ten) of the following green resolutions:

• I will change all of my light bulbs this year to energy saving ones (CFLs or LEDs).
• I will install water saving devices in my bathroom on my toilet and shower.
• I will try to use my car less and bike and/or walk more.  (I would shoot for a least once a week).
• I will use a reusable coffee cup.
• I will buy a programmable thermostat.
• I will turn down the thermostat at night.
• I will recycle newspapers, cans, plastic, and cardboard.
• I will plant at least one tree.
• I will buy recycled products.
• I will use cloth cleaning towels (preferably bamboo).
• I will use reusable cloth bags when I go shopping.  I will also leave these bags in my car, so I will have them when I need them.
• I will reduce my use of pesticides and other hazardous household chemicals. 
• I will use biodegradable laundry soap instead petroleum based ones.
• I will compost.
• I will turn off the shower when I am washing my hair and washing my body to save water.
• I will stop buying bottled water.
• I will visit CatalogChoice.org to put a stop to unwanted catalogs that end up in my mailbox. This means less pollution and less waste.
• I will quit using hot water in my washing machine.  (Did you know about 90% of the energy a washing machine uses is to heat the water?)
• I will hang my clothes outside to dry.  (Did you know that the second biggest household energy user, after the refrigerator, is the clothes dryer? Over drying your clothes can end up costing you as well.)
• I will use my dishwasher more.  (A dishwasher uses a third less water than washing the dishes by hand).
• I will lower the temperature in my refrigerator to between 38 and 42 degrees (F). This temperature will protect my food from spoiling while saving electricity.
• I will give up dry cleaning.
• I will check the tire pressure regularly on my vehicles.  If every American kept their tires properly inflated, we could save 2.8 billion gallons of gas a year!
• I will let my car idle less.  Idling for more than 10 seconds wastes more gas than is needed for startup.
• I will turn off my computer at night.  By doing so, I will save an average of $90 of electricity a year.
• When it becomes available in my area, I will purchase green power from my local utility. 
• I will sign up for online billing.  Not only does this help save trees, it also eliminates the fossil fuel needed to get all those billing envelopes back and forth.

Now, this list is not all or nothing.  You can definitely pick what changes you can make in your life.  What New Year’s resolutions are you making this year?

Please i request you all of my blog readers and my visitors celebrate this new year with eco friendly programs.and also spread this news to all of your peoples.We all can make the differences in nature.

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Now a Days Diwali is Only a Pollution?

Deepavali (also spelled Divali in few countries) or Diwali, popularly known as the festival of lights, is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is the most important festival of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Deepavali is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore, and Fiji.

Most Indian business communities begin the financial year on the first day of Diwali.And many more postive points on that day.

But Now a days as i think its only a source of pollution and nothing else.and in future it can be a major factor regarding global warming. because all countries are celebrating and giving a very large Amount of Pollution Factor.And many more problems can be found like air pollution, Light pollution, Sound pollution, Allergic diseases,and many more.

Now a Days Deepawali also creates a lack of electricity or wastage of electric sources.

And Mostly People are not thinking about it. And those people that are caring about nature and global warming are also suffering from allergic reactions and all noise problems.

People must have to know about global warming issues.and the government must need to do something about it. government must make some rules on it to control air pollution.government must think about those people that are suffering from air pollution and allergic reactions.

So we have to think about it really.we have to staup up in unity to make some real changes.

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Benefits of Eco Friendly Green Deepavali

Diwali celebrations are associated with pollution rather than their traditional significance. Here is how to bring back the true spirit of Diwali

Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights'. Diyas (clay lamps) are lit to chase away the darkness of ignorance and welcome the bright light of enlightenment. However, in our zest to celebrate this festival, there is a tendency to go overboard. Carelessness during Diwali celebrations can have a detrimental effect on the environment and endanger your own safety. Here are some of the major offenders in these celebrations.

Crackers
Firecrackers are traditionally perceived as being the highlight of Diwali celebrations. Simple sparklers have now given way to elaborate fireworks that can light up the entire sky above your home. Most people believe that greater the fireworks, better the celebrations. However, very few people stop to think just how harmful these crackers are for the environment.

To begin with, all available crackers contain a large amount of toxic substances. These affect people in different ways as follows;

• Copper: Causes irritation in the respiratory tract, which leads to respiratory ailments. 
• Cadmium: Reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood, leading to anaemia. It also causes kidney damage. 
• Lead: Lead in the body has a harmful effect on the nervous system. 
• Magnesium: Magnesium fumes cause a condition known as metal fume fever. This is a fever accompanied by a metallic taste in the mouth. 
• Zinc: Also causes metal fume fever. In addition, it also induces vomiting. 
• Sodium: Sodium is a highly reactive element. It combines with moisture in the air and on the skin, causing burns.

These toxic substances are not just harmful to human beings, but to all living creatures. They tend to remain in the atmosphere for extended periods. So their harmful effects are experienced long after Diwali celebrations are ended.

Fireworks also produce a lot of smoke, when they are burnt. Apart from being a source of toxic fumes, the smoke also causes great discomfort. People suffering from asthma and other respiratory conditions have no other choice but to stay indoors during Diwali. They are unable to go outside for fear of any of the smoke getting into their lungs and triggering an attack.

Fireworks also bring with them a lot of noise. Diwali favourites like the 'Laxmi bomb' produce a sound of 100 decibels when they are burst. In comparison, any sound beyond 50 decibels is classified as being noise. The noise produced by crackers is extremely hazardous to health.

Sudden noise can cause temporary hearing loss. Extended exposure could lead to permanent hearing loss. Crackers burst indiscriminately cause disturbances in sleep. This can be especially upsetting to people who require undisturbed rest like babies and elderly people. Noise also frightens children and household pets, causing them to experience anxiety.

Most fireworks are made by factories which employ children as labourers. These young children are forced to handle the toxic substances that go into these crackers. As a result, they contract diseases associated with these substances. Due to lack of medical aid, many of these children do not live beyond their teenage years.

Power Consumption
Since Diwali is a festival of lights, people decorate their homes by lighting them up. This places a huge load on the power supply system. Electric lights are used to decorate entire homes, offices, and roads. Sometimes, these lights are even left on even during the day. This is a waste of energy. It is better to switch to the traditional oil lamps. Even though they consume oil, these lamps are usually used only for a short time.

Consumerism
Along with light, Diwali is also associated with wealth. People believe that this is an auspicious time to purchase goods. The newspapers are full of advertisements offering discounts, sales, and free gifts. Deluded by these claims, consumers tend to go out and buy items that they do not really need. These items like television sets, DVD players, etc. tend to lie unused and are then discarded. This results in wastage of precious natural resources that go into making these items. In addition, most of these items are non degradable. When they are discarded, they lie in landfills and garbage dumps, sometimes for years on end.

Celebrating Diwali does not mean completely giving up the things you love. However, it is time to go back to the traditional Diwali celebrations of the past. Not only will you be helping to save the environment but also you will understand better the true meaning of Diwali. 

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