It’s holiday time! And you love to give the natural gifts for the way that you live! So pure, so vibrant, so fresh and so new! So many green gifts are waiting for you!
And when you choose the ideal treat- a sustainable gift that just can’t beat- remember to wrap it in all the right stuff! In recyclable paper! There- you’ve done quite enough
to show your loved ones how much you care! For them and our world- it’s care far too rare! And that makes you special, my holiday friend! We should all be like you, and start a green trend!
And in the New Year? Why, we’ll do it then! We’ll respect our Earth, again and again! Sustainability is where we shall delve, Living greener and cleaner in 2012.
Celebrity 1Things!
Treat or treat? It's a Green-o-Ween!
Want a sustainable Halloween? For ideas so good they're scary, visit:
So do we! Check out this cool video and then visit http://www.Oceana.org to find out how you can help our little friends!
Save Gas, Money and The Environment
Advances in pollution control technology, such as catalytic converters, mean that newer cars emit fewer smog-forming compounds and less carbon monoxide. But Americans drive more each year, undermining these gains.
Furthermore, catalytic converters don't reduce CO2 emissions, which are skyrocketing because cars are becoming less, not more, fuel efficient. You can help our local environment buck these trends. And it's easy. You don't have to make huge sacrifices to make a big difference.
Join the 'Once a Week' Club
If everyone chose just one day a week to leave the car at home, take the bus, walk, or ride a bike, it would cut commuter-related pollution and congestion by 20%!
Get pumped.
Check your tire pressure every month and maintain it at manufacturer specifications. If your tires are under-inflated by just 4 pounds, it will cost you a half mile per gallon.
Stay tuned.
A badly tuned car uses almost 10% more gas than a well-tuned car. Replace the oil and oil filter regularly - check you owner's manual for how often. Be sure to check for worn spark plugs, dragging brakes, and low transmission fluid. Have your wheels aligned and tires rotated; and replace the air filter if needed.
Buy green.
If you're in the market for a car, buy the most fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicle that meets your everyday needs. When you service your car, ask for re-refined oil and recycled antifreeze.
Stop idling!
Letting your engine idle for more than 30 seconds will burn more fuel than turning off the engine and restarting it.
Go with the flow.
"Jack Rabbit" starts and abrupt stops increase both fuel use and emissions. Try to manage your lane changes so that you avoid slowing down and speeding up. Anticipate traffic stops.
Know your limits.
For every mile an hour over 55 mph, the average car or truck loses almost 2% in gas mileage.
Plan ahead.
Plan your car trips carefully to keep unnecessary driving to a minimum.
Take a load off.
The heavier your car is, the more gas it uses. Every extra 100 pounds costs you about a half-mile per gallon - so lose the unnecessary weight.
Drag is a drag.
If you drive with a roof rack, aerodynamic drag increases. If your roof rack is removable, take it off when it's not being used regularly.
Park and walk.
Don't drive around the parking lot waiting for a convenient place to open up. Park in the first space you find and walk. It's probably faster, and will give you some exercise too.
