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Can't afford a hybrid? 2 quick tips to a more eco-friendly car

By On February 18, 2009 · 3 Comments · In Quick Tips

images1Need motivation to clean out your car? Excess items in the trunk of your car force your engine to work harder, which emits more CO2. Get rid of the junk in your trunk & make your car more energy efficient.

Turn off your vehicle if you’re lingering for more than 30-45 seconds. It actually takes less energy to kill and restart the engine.

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SEPTA helps Environment: Free Event at Free Library of Philadelphia

By On November 21, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Events, Philly Represent!

This Monday November 24th at 6:45 p.m. The Free Library of Philadelphia hosts ‘What Septa is Doing to Help the Environment.’

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Secrets to Calculating Your Carbon Footprint (What They Don’t Tell You)

By On July 18, 2008 · 1 Comment · In Carbon Footprint

The term “Carbon Footprint” is becoming more common these days. Basically it refers to recognizing that actions you take produce greenhouse gases, or carbon dioxide ‘emissions’ that impact the environment.

For example, if you drive X miles to work each day, you will put Y tons of carbon emissions into the air from your driving. You can calculate an estimate of your carbon footprint on various websites such as CarbonFootprint.com

So, how do you reduce your carbon footprint?

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