Articles tagged “Transportation”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

How to Get Over 100 Miles-Per-Gallon Right Now By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 5 2008 On Wa$ted, the Zellers were loaned a hybrid vehicle during their challenge period, drastically reducing their gasoline consumption for the month. But you don't have to wait for a hybrid, or even a plug-in-hybrid to start getting over 100 miles per gallon. You can achieve that noble goal right now by taking the city bus. + READ MORE

Community Laundromats By Team Planet Green IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 5 2008 On Wa$ted, one couple was wasting thousands of wire hangers by cleaning all their clothes exclusively at the dry-cleaners. By doing their own laundry instead, they were able to not only save thousands of wire hangers, they were also able to save thousands of metal quarters as well. + READ MORE

About Hollywood Green By Team Planet Green IN Hollywood Green Jun 3 2008 Hollywood Green delivers the latest in news regarding Hollywood stars and starlets who are going green while making headlines in movies, TV shows, and music. "Access Hollywood" already dominates when it comes to covering Hollywood. Hollywood Green, however, is a... + READ MORE

Regenerative Braking... The Stop n' Go Money Saver By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 2 2008 For decades we have always heard that stop n' go traffic was not only bad for our pocketbooks, but as you'll see on Mean Green Machines, it's also hard on the environment due to the extended driving, excess idling, and wasted engine output. + READ MORE

How Much is Enough: Don't Change Your Motor Oil More Than You Have To By Lloyd Alter IN Tech & Transport Jun 2 2008 Big trucking companies that use a lot of oil analyze it for impurities and viscosity before they change it; that is not cost-effective for car owners, so we are probably throwing out a lot of oil that could run a while longer. + READ MORE

Root For Your Team While Going Green! By Team Planet Green IN Indy Racing League May 23 2008 By Mickey Z. The Indianapolis 500 is going green this year, and there's no reason its spectators can't lead by example. If you're planning to attend the Indy 500 or are going to any live event this year, why not... + READ MORE

Ways You Can Recycle Your Oil By Team Planet Green IN Indy Racing League May 23 2008 This year, the Indy 500 has a need for green. Don't worry, they'll keep the speed - they're just promoting eco-friendly automotive practices too. And a major one of those is responsibly recycling your used motor oil. The first step... + READ MORE

Ways You Can Recycle Tires By Team Planet Green IN Indy Racing League May 23 2008 Instead of just burning rubber this year, the Indy 500 is putting their torn up tires to good use and instigating their greenest-ever recycling program. We figured we'd get in the spirit and help put you on the fast track... + READ MORE

Today on TreeHugger By Jessica Root IN Home & Garden May 23 2008 Score some luxurious (and free!) organic bedding. Help fight global warming and win a DVD prize. Hitch a ride on a Vespa scooter. All this and more, today on TreeHugger! + READ MORE

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Travelling By Lloyd Alter IN Travel & Outdoors May 21 2008 I travel to New York a couple of times per year to meet my associates at Planet Green, and use the opportunity to try out ways to reduce my carbon footprint. This time, I decided to travel on my Stride bike. + READ MORE

Meet Nicola Giuggioli Of Eco, The Ethical Design Store In London By Team Planet Green IN Work & Connect May 21 2008 Welcome to Planet Green's series about Change Makers.Explaining to people that this is not a cyclical phenomenon, we are really destroying the place we live in. It is not a problem for people that will come in 500 years; this is our problem and the effects are going to be on our children's shoulders, so lets take action + READ MORE

Is the Farmers' Market an Endangered Species? By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health May 20 2008 We here at Planet Green are always encouraging you to shop locally and at farmers' markets, but according to the Toronto Star there is a problem with the burgeoning local food movement: there aren't enough farmers. + READ MORE

5 Hip Tips to Go Green While Staying Cool By Team Planet Green IN Fashion & Beauty May 14 2008 There are tons of ways to make your life greener and reduce your carbon footprint while remaining you, whoever you are. Going green is a responsibility we should and can all easily confront in our everyday lives. That might mean something as simple as bringing your own cup to the coffee shop. + READ MORE

Think About What You Eat, Not Just Where it Comes From By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health May 9 2008 We know that making greener food choices is a great way to live a greener lifestyle; here's some new info to inform your food-buying habits that might surprise you. + READ MORE

Learn Why Driving at a Relatively Constant Speed is Greener By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Apr 30 2008 We have mentioned in passing a few times here on Planet Green that you will save gas if you strive to keep a relatively constant speed while driving.It is the combination of these two things - energy lost as heat when braking, and extra energy necessary to increase speed - that makes changing speed unnecessarily a... + READ MORE

Want to Save Gas? Follow That Truck! By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Tech & Transport Apr 28 2008 Here's some uncommon wisdom: Driving behind large trucks, and taking advantage of something called "drafting," can save you up to 10 percent on gas. We found out why, with some help from the daredevils from "Mythbusters." + READ MORE

Send Mail Through USPS.com By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Apr 23 2008 At the U.S. Postal Service's Web site, you can print postage-paid shipping labels, buy stamps and other shipping supplies, change your address, and put your mail on hold, as well as schedule free package pickups. + READ MORE

Go Green, Live Rich: Brown Bag Your Lunch By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Apr 18 2008 This is one in a series of tips from the book Go Green, Live Rich, by David Bach, which shows how reducing your footprint can increase your wealth.Food contributor Kelly has noted on Planet Green that "There is no question that taking your lunch to work every day takes some planning, but once you get used to it, you... + READ MORE

Buy a Used Bike By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Tech & Transport Apr 18 2008 Riding a bike is a great green way to zip from place to place, without contributing to pollution or consuming any fossil fuel, or worrying about parking. Bonus: You get to stay in shape. Want to make your two-wheeled ride even greener? Try hopping on a secondhand bike... + READ MORE

Planet Green's Emeril Lagasse Wants to Help Solve Cooking Challenges of Metro D.C. Area Residents By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Food & Health Apr 18 2008 Planet Green is looking for residents in the Washington, D.C. metro area who love to cook but have a tough time making heads or tails of what's in the fridge, or are wondering how to be eco-friendly while still deep-frying a turkey. + READ MORE