on the road
be trashy.
If being green was a class in school, the first lesson would probably be, “don’t litter”, right? We all know that it’s not good to litter, but have you ever thought about why? Trash improperly disposed of can hurt people and animals. Litter can be very dirty. Not only does ……
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make out in a carwash.
It’s car wash season! While you might think a carwash outside in your driveway can be a fun activity (especially since you can pretend you’re in a music video), we’re here to tell you (sadly enough) that washing your car in your driveway is actually one of the most environmentally ……
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we like to flex, too.
Considering ditching your car for good, but worry about the occasional trips where bags of groceries outweight arm strength while standing on a bus? Have no fear: Zipcars and Flexcars are here.
Many cities have started programs to make it extremely simple and easy to borrow a car (and in many cities, it’s a hybrid vehicle, ……
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keep cool on your commute.
Keeping fuel consumption low is important to your wallet and to the planet. The best way to save gas is to drive less or to share your ride with someone else. If you’ve got a road-trip planned and you’ve just got to do it alone, consider your gas tank before you adjust the ……
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rent a hybrid.
We stand on our feet for those greenies who opt for a bike or bus over a car as your means of getting around. We also recognize that once in a while you might need a set of powerful wheels to get the job done. More and more rental companies are offering hybrids ……
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the more the merrier.
Just gotta drive? Make it a party by carpooling. Did you know that our good ol’ passenger vehicles in traffic make up a striking 40% of the pollution that contributes to the ground level ozone, most commonly known as “smog”? If there’s one thing that can make the biggest impact, it’s getting some ……
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take a drive on the shady side.
Gasoline evaporation occurs in your vehicle when the engine is hot whether it is moving or not. Obviously nothing can be done about this when the car is running but parking in the shade can significantly reduce some of the emissions and vapors the car will release while stationary. According to studies, a ……
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wheelin’ and dealin’.
Last week was the National Bike to Work Week, with last Friday marking the end as National Bike to Work Day. The event started in 1956, but has gained popularity, resulting in over hundreds of thousands of folks biking to work this year – a pat on the back if you were one of ‘em! ……
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keep your fins up.
Coral reefs are known as the rain forests of the ocean and a mecca for over 25% of all marine life – everything from tiny sponges to giant sea turtles. The reefs protect from soil erosion, control carbon dioxide and also bring a great deal of business to struggling communities. When managed properly, any reef ……
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that black gold is gettin’ old.
Since April 20, the sunken Deepwater Horizon rig has spewed 136.4 tons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico every day. That’s 5,000 barrels every day for nearly a month! As we write this, 5,456,166 gallons (www.thebigoilspill.com) of oil have been spilled and that number grows each second. That’s kind of a huge deal. If you’re ……
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