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Is a Full Gas Tank the Greenest Gas Tank? By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Jul 7 2009 Removing your gas cap as little as possible will save you gas. Over 147 million gallons of gas evaporate from tanks each year. I know plenty of people who will not let their gas gauge go below three-fourths of a tank. They tell me that it's good for the car. It's not. It wastes gas. + READ MORE

How to Fly to France and Reduce your Carbon Footprint By Lloyd Alter IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 6 2009 Over at TreeHugger I have been a big proponent of the idea that "Flying is Dying", as George Monbiot put it. Flying puts a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and because of radiative forcing, it causes just about twice as much damage as it does when emitted at ground level. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Planet Bike By Mickey Z. IN Tech & Transport Jul 1 2009 Planet Bike, they say, began as "a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment." They also make useful, quality bike gear. + READ MORE

Bike Commute Too Strenuous? Try the Moto-Hybrid Bike! By Laurel House IN Tech & Transport Jun 30 2009 Eco-friendly transportation (hybrids, electric cars, bikes even) is all the rage as "mpg" (that would be Miles Per Gallon) is becoming a catch-word in car commercials and everyone seems to be scrambling to go a little bit more green. If your old SUV is now a source of embarrassment thanks to its gas-guzzling, environment-polluting nature, we have the cure for you—bike riding. + READ MORE

Stained Car Interior? Natural Stain Removal Recipes for Your Car By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jun 30 2009 Commuters spend a lot of time in their cars: transporting kids, business colleagues, drinking coffee, eating meals. All this makes a vehicle's interior very susceptible to stains. While there are an abundance of products designated for cleaning your automotive interior, some of your best stain removal options are actually the natural ones. Before we begin with these methods, remember that your best chance of removing any stain is when it initially happens. Waiting too long can set a stain into the fabric, making it next to impossible to remove. + 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

What is the Cheapest and Greenest Way to Travel? By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 29 2009 Traveling alone, cross-country, in a car that gets twenty five miles per gallon is comparable, in terms of pollution-generation, to flying cross country. If you add a couple buddies to the mix or trade your car in for a fuel-efficient hybrid, the trip becomes significantly greener. The bus is the second greenest form of transportation, followed by the train. The plane comes in second to last right before driving alone. + READ MORE

Avoid Evaporating Gas: Park in the Shade and Buy Gas When it's Cool By Sara Novak IN Tech & Transport Jun 26 2009 In the summer time even if you try your darndest to be frugal behind the wheel you might be losing more in gas than you ever could have imagined.So breathe easier and fill up either early in the morning or late in the evening when the temperature is cooler.More on Driving: Tested: 6 Presumed Gas Mileage Savers Get... + READ MORE

Is the Cash for Clunkers Program Right for You? By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jun 24 2009 The Cash for Clunkers program has been receiving a fair share of criticism: is it green or not? For one the program is counting on the fact that by rewarding some of the road's biggest polluters, those cars' owners will make the right choice and purchase a much more fuel-efficient vehicle. The program is also dependent on the buyers making the right choice on whether or not they can actually afford a new car payment right now. There are lots of things to consider before you go jumping on the bandwagon, ready to take a sledge hammer to your old clunker in exchange for a moderate reward, and big monthly payments. + READ MORE

7 Ways the Troubled Automotive Industry Could Change Your Car and Your Commute By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jun 22 2009 It is a big question what to do with the crumbled auto industry. While there are a lot of different opinions on the matter, the one thing that we all can agree with is there is going to be some changes. Let's look at a few of the biggest changes you can expect, both directly and indirectly related to the retooling of the automotive industry. + READ MORE

Does Your Car Qualify for the Federal 'Cash for Clunker' Program? By Stephanie Sharpe IN Tech & Transport Jun 19 2009 You may have heard about regional 'Cash for Clunker' programs. Now, no matter where you live, if you have an old gas guzzling ride, you could get cash from the feds. To be eligible for the Cash for Clunker program, your car needs to meet just a few guidelines. Check below to see if your clunker would qualify. + READ MORE

Top 10 Things You Need to Make Your Cross-Country Bus Trip Comfortable By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 19 2009 The bus is one of the most environmentally responsible ways to travel. A cross-country bus trip emits half as many carbon emissions as a cross-country train trip. Planes are the greatest consumers of fuel. They produce about a ton of CO2 on a cross-country flight, and driving by yourself is comparable to a plane ride over long distances. + READ MORE

Could the Time of Day Lower Your Gas Price? By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Jun 17 2009 Gas prices are climbing back up to heartbreak level again.When you fill up your gas tank in the morning or evening, you'll be able to get a bit more gas for less money. + READ MORE

Windshield Repair Made Easy: How to Fix a Chip or Star Crack By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jun 16 2009 Did you know that somewhere around 50 to 75 percent of all replaced windshields could have been repaired by a professional or one of the do it yourself kits purchased from the store? That is a lot of perfectly good windshields going to the landfill for no reason. Many areas in the U.S. unfortunately do not have a windshield recycling program in place. + READ MORE

Could Your Gas Cap Be Costing You Money? By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Jun 16 2009 There are a lot of lids in this fast-paced, modern world. There are lids for ketchup bottles. There are lids on Tupperware and lids on manholes. This one guy that I know has a big container with nothing but lids inside and the lid-filled container has its own lid. There is even a store at the mall called Lids that sells hats, but I don't go there. I'm not a hat person. I'm a lid person. + READ MORE

How to Effectively Use a Junkyard to Maintain Your Vehicle By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jun 15 2009 When most people think about a junkyard, they picture hordes of rushed jalopies sitting around, rusting in a toxic cesspool of oil and gas. Well, for many of today's junkyards, this couldn't be further from the truth. Sure, there will always be a few of those old jalopies sitting around, but most of their newer vehicles will actually have quite a few good, reusable parts available, and for a reasonable cost. Why buy new parts, when there are hundreds of perfectly good used parts sitting around with nothing to do. Interested? First you need to know what parts can be used, what should you look for, and what is the best way to find them? + READ MORE

7 Steps to a Greener Road Trip By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 15 2009 Summer is road-trip season. School is out and folks everywhere are hitting the road in the chance of finding some excitement. Vacationing by car in a group is one of the greenest ways you can travel, especially if you are driving a fuel-efficient hybrid. Have some fun out there but be responsible. + READ MORE

Does Recycling Really Make a Difference? By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jun 11 2009 Dear Planet Green, I know we're all supposed to recycle, but does it really make a difference? Good question! As with many things in this world, it just takes more -- more resources, more energy -- to make new things than to recycle old things. Here's how it breaks down. + READ MORE

Track Buses by Phone, Internet, Bus Stop By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 11 2009 You may be an eco-friendly lady or gent who dutifully takes public transportation to and from work and/or play. However, waiting for the bus can be quite the dreadful chore, especially if it is raining or broiling out. These unpleasant weather conditions may deter potential public transportation riders who will most likely drive to their destination instead. + READ MORE

Travel Green and Save Money without Giving Up Anything (Except Your Carbon Footprint) By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 11 2009 Whether you're a well-traveled gadabout or someone who is about to embark on their first vacation, it probably wouldn't hurt you to save some money. And it certainly wouldn't hurt any of us to do a little something-something for the planet. What if by some sort of ancient magic we could do both? We can. It is entirely possible and no ancient magics are required. + READ MORE