Soaring utility bills make energy saving and water conservation around the house a compelling necessity. Adopting certain energy efficient practices and water saving techniques while going about daily chores like cooking, gardening and cleaning can make a real difference to those regular payments that you make every month. Added to that, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you are doing your bit to save our planet by saving water and using less energy, which in turn translates into less pollution. From there, it is a logical progression towards eco-friendly travel or shopping or even green birthday parties, donĂ¢€™t you think?