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The Ultimate Green Earth Guide

Transportation & Travel

Global Warming is an issue that concerns everyone around the world; air flights are particularly damaging to the environment. If you’re committed to environmentally responsible travel, it's important to consider offsetting your carbon emissions.  Some travel agencies and flight companies already offer this option when you purchase your tickets.  If they don’t you can do it yourself at Climate Friendly.

The cars that we depend on every day to get from A to B also have a large impact on global warming.  There are eco alternatives that use alternative fuel sources.

There are currently 5 types of alternative fuel sources that can be used instead of petroleum:

  •  Ethanol (renewable resource added to gasoline)
  • Natural Gas (example: Honda Civic GX)
  •  Biodiesel (examples: many VW vehicles, Mercedes E320 CDI)
  • Propane (used in over 8 million vehicles worldwide)
  • Hydrogen (examples: Honda FCX, Ford Focus FCV, BMW Hydrogen 7, Toyota FCHV)

A good place to start is to consider whether you actually need two cars for your household.  Cutting back can save you huge costs in fuel, repairs, insurance and rego costs.
Take a look at the Green vehicle guide and see how your car rates.

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