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10 tips for a green road trip!
Its summer and for many of us that means road trip! Whether it is to see friends, family, a national park or favorite getaway spot, driving to our destination can be greened-up with just ten easy tips from Body+Soul magazine. Minimize your waste and leave a lighter imprint while away on your journey and be sure to share these ideas with those closest to you!
Its summer and for many of us that means road trip! Whether it is to see friends, family, a national park or favorite getaway spot, driving to our destination can be greened-up with just ten easy tips from Body+Soul magazine. Minimize your waste and leave a lighter imprint while away on your journey and be sure to share these ideas with those closest to you!
- Save energy before heading out by setting timers, changing the thermostat, flipping switches and unplugging.
- Become a member of the Better World Club -- like AAA but with an eco-mission to make greening your trip a bit easier.
- Tune up your auto for a more efficient ride -- full tires, a clean air filter and good motor oil make a difference.
- Or rent a hybrid -- save on wear and tear of your vehicle, gas money and carbon emissions.
- Lighten the load by packing less and making it easier for the engine to do its work.
- Decrease speed, especially you leadfoot's out there, for better fuel economy.
- Enjoy eco-friendly establishments along the way (find them through Green Hotels).
- Plan pit stops in college towns where local food, natural grocers and organic eateries are more abundant.
- Park it in the shade -- you'll use less AC to cool the car when you return to it.
- Go right! Left turns cost you and the environment more from idling.
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