Can Car Care Be Sustainable?
We all dread seeing that check engine light appear in our cars, but did you know that proper vehicle maintenance is the more sustainable choice? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we talk about everything from oil changes to car washes, why road rage is bad for the environment, and is Noel an expert on 1970s fashion??
Car Recycling – It’s More Important Than You Might Think
The recycling logo is a staple in modern day culture. Anyone with a television has seen the ads encouraging people to “do their part,” and the ominous news segments warning about the impending doom of climate change. Most people have a general idea of what it means to recycle. We think about throwing plastic water […]
What If Lingering Vehicle Emissions Were Visible to the Human Eye?
It’s a well-known fact the emissions from cars are harmful, but we sometimes forget just how harmful, and just how much we are surrounded by these fumes. We have all been walking down a busy high-street and been overcome by the smell of exhaust fumes from cars passing by – whilst the air may look […]
Nature Taking Over | Green Wings Award
It just goes to show you…you leave anything outdoors for too long, nature will take it over. Looks like that is what’s happening to what once was someone’s vehicle. Don’t know how long it’s been there, but we’re pretty sure you won’t even be able to see it soon. Image by KidFromDudley | Source
These 5 Driving Tips Can Help You Minimize Vehicle Emissions
How you drive makes all the difference, particularly when it comes to minimizing vehicle emissions. Unless you drive an electric vehicle, or take public transportation everywhere you go, getting behind the wheel of your car means harmful emissions are being put into the environment. While driving less is one of the simplest ways to lower […]
Learn How to Drive Greener in 4 Easy Steps
While going out and buying a hybrid or electric vehicle may seem to be the best way to start driving greener, it’s not necessarily the smartest, nor is it the most feasible. In some instances, it could be more harmful to the environment to trade in your car than just keep it and learn how to drive […]
CicLAvia and WalkLAvia: Healthy Transportation Taking Over the City
If you have ever driven through downtown Los Angeles, whether in rush hour traffic or not, you are probably well aware of the horrible gridlock that regularly turns city streets into virtual parking lots. You may also be aware of the stifling pollution that rises above the streets and hovers like a blanket covering the […]
10 Money-Saving Transportation Tips
According to reports, the average American travels in their vehicle an estimated 37 miles each and every day. That is over 13,000 miles per person, per year, which is double the amount we drove 30 odd years ago. Needless to say, such transportation habits can and are having a negative impact on the environment, the […]
Fuel Economy Hits the Road
Image by Ed Kwon / Creative Commons For many people summer is the time of the year when they hit the road to do some traveling. Whether it is for a family vacation, a simple road trip, a business trip or any other reason, summer seems to be a busy time of the year for […]
How Four Moms Have Shaped the Future of GM and the Malibu Eco
Most people have a certain vehicle in mind, or at least an idea of what they are looking for, before they go car shopping. In fact, many people already have the make and model picked out before they even step foot on the lot. But who is to say that particular vehicle is going to […]