Articles tagged “Carpooling”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

How to Go Green: Cars By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Jun 1 2010 Life in the fast lane is fun but it can quickly destroy our planet. Fulfill your need for speed mindfully with help from our spankin' new How to Go Green: Cars guide. It's full of useful facts, stats and more importantly, solutions. + READ MORE

Thank Your Boss for Green Office Changes on National Boss's Day By Stephanie Sharpe IN Work & Connect Oct 16 2009 If National Boss Day caught you by surprise and you didn't get a card, don't stress. Go eco-friendlier route and send an e-card. And be sure to thank them for their green efforts throughout the year! Not sure if your boss is green? Consult our green boss checklist. + READ MORE

The Monolith Music Festival Headlines Green By Rachel Cernansky IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 10 2009 Find out what the 2009 Monolith Music Festival at Colorado's Red Rocks theater is doing to green the music scene. + READ MORE

20 Ways to Stay Green During Your Commute By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jun 29 2009 Are you a green commuter? You might be a green commuter if... + READ MORE

You Can Totally Live Without a Car! By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport May 15 2009 Getting rid of your car is one of the biggest changes you could make in your life to reduce your environmental footprint (and possibly save money and become healthier). Even if you don't get rid of it completely, there are many things you could do to reduce the number of miles you drive in a year dramatically. Here are various tips to get there. For more information on each, just follow the links! + READ MORE

Find Carpool Buddies More Easily with PickupPal By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Mar 19 2009 Increasing the number of passengers is probably the most effective way to reduce the ecological impact of a car. You both get more utility out of the energy use by the car itself, but you also reduce the total number of cars on the roads and save everybody else some gas by reducing road congestion. + READ MORE

New Consumer Report Reveals a Green Car with the Most Value By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Mar 5 2009 What makes the best high quality performing car also the best in terms of dollars and cents? Consumer Reports issued for the first time ever a survey to identity cars that are just this by looking at overall road-test scores, five-year owner-cost estimates and reliability ratings for over 300 vehicles. + READ MORE

Travel With a Friend or Two By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 25 2009 Having friends is great. You can play ping-pong, tennis or even eat a really big sandwich together. Having friends is also great for the environment. Living with another person reduces your per capita energy usage and carpooling reduces both stress and gasoline use. You can also reduce your CO2 emissions by trotting the globe with a friend or two. + READ MORE

Decrease Your Stress By Carpooling By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Feb 25 2009 There's nothing better than gathering all your friends together in a carpool, singing some rousing getting-ready-for-work shanties and telling secrets about girls. Chronic stress can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to common illness like cold and flu, but stress also exacerbates the following... + READ MORE

Be a Driver in a Successful Rideshare Experience By Trevor Reichman IN Tech & Transport Jan 7 2009 Letting one passenger occupy one of your seats can cut your trip expense in half. Taking a few riders and/or cargo may pay for your trip entirely, while it also offers your passengers a more direct, and cheaper alternative to the bus, train, or plane. + READ MORE

Be A Passenger in a Successful Rideshare Experience By Trevor Reichman IN Tech & Transport Dec 23 2008 So here is some advice on how to not only be a good passenger, but also find a trustworthy, reliable driver, for a successful rideshare experience. This advice is from a Craigslist user, but also works for any of the various dedicated rideshare sites. + READ MORE

Be Part of a Successful Rideshare Experience By Trevor Reichman IN Tech & Transport Dec 18 2008 Many commuters have learned that being car-free is not only realistic, but also ideal in cities with good planning. But transportation between cities is a bit more challenging for the car-less. While the bus and the train connect most cities, it is not always cheap, convenient, or schedule permitting. That is why ridesharing is becoming a more and more attractive option. + READ MORE

Carpool Across the Country By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 18 2008 Traveling across country by car can be a difficult task. There is stark beauty in the deserts of the west. The Rockies are striking and majestic. The golden, arid deserts of the west are breathtaking. Then we come to that middle bit filled with corn and wheat and soybeans. That's when a lone motorist might have trouble keeping their eyes open. It's good to have a buddy, a navigator, but not just for company. It's also better for the environment than driving alone. + READ MORE

Act Like Gas is Still $4 per Gallon, Save a Ton of Money By Trevor Reichman IN Work & Connect Dec 11 2008 We all know that, even if gas dips below $1 per gallon, it is only temporary. It won't be long before gasoline will be a major monthly expense again. + READ MORE

The Best Transportation Campaigns—Join One and Make a Difference By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Nov 10 2008 While we've been getting bombarded by plenty of campaign jargon for the 2008 presidential election, there have been other worthwhile campaigns in the U.S. that have had to take second fiddle as people focused on the big issues. With the election out of our hair, we can once again focus on some of the smaller campaigns, such as the ones that are focused on making our roads healthier, safer, cleaner, and more friendly. + READ MORE

6 Carpool Tips You Need to Know By Josh Peterson IN Work & Connect Nov 4 2008 Don't miss these six essential tips for setting up a successful carpool. + READ MORE

How to Throw a Green Election Day Party By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Nov 3 2008 Let's state this plainly: tomorrow is going to be one of the most exciting election days in history. By now, we've all soaked in the news, punditry, polls, TV ads, debates, blog posts, election maps, etc., etc. Everyone has an opinion. Basically, it's going to be one intense day. So what can we all do after voting tomorrow, besides retreating into our living rooms and nervously ticking away the hours with CNN on? + READ MORE

USB-Based Gloves, Green Pet Care Tips and Why to Carpool to the Polls! By Jessica Root IN Fashion & Beauty Oct 31 2008 Keep your digits toasty while you download with USB gloves. Feed Fido organic food or pamper him with non-toxic plush toys? Share your green pet care tips with fellow readers! All this and more, today on TreeHugger. + READ MORE

Go Green on Election Day - Carpool to the Polls By Team Planet Green IN Work & Connect Oct 30 2008 There are certain things that'll probably be on most people's minds on Election Day this November - the battleground state exit polls, the potentially record-high voter turnout, the cable news pundit-frenzy, their firmly crossed fingers for their candidate of choice, etc-but there's one thing most people won't be thinking about. + READ MORE

Which Internet Carpool Service is Right for You? By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Oct 7 2008 It's become increasingly simple to find or start a carpool. There are plenty of distinct websites offering the service to choose from—maybe too many. Here's a quick rundown of online carpool services. Take a look and see which one will suit you best. + READ MORE