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Maintain your car
MILESPLUS Petroleum Enhancer
Is your car in need of a little cost-efficient TLC? Treat it to this organic fuel additive that'll not only increase fuel economy and decrease emissions, it will also lubricate and clean the engine resulting in a lean, clean driving machine. With use, particulate emissions are cut by up to 47 percent.
Give your car an eco-friendly wash
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps
Dr. Bronner's has been making its iconic, earth-friendly castile soaps from coconut, hemp, jojoba, and olive oils for over 50 years. The soaps are completely vegetable-based and biodegradable.Eco Touch Waterless Car Care
Eco Touch provides a way to clean vehicles while conserving water. Simply spray on vehicle and wipe clean. The waterless formula is nontoxic, biodegradable, and phosphate-free.Freedom Waterless Car Wash
Freedom Waterless Car Wash is a water-based, organic-plant-based soap that can be used on a wet or dry car.Gliptone Wash n' Glow
Gliptone's Wash n' Glow is 100 percent biodegradable and pH neutral, which means it won't remove finishes or leave steaks or spots.NO-WET Waterless Car Wash
NO-WET offers waterless car wash and wax products. Cleans, shines and protects paints, rubber, vinyl, chrome, fiberglass, and plastic surfaces. Will even remove stains from rugs, seats, and headliners.Simple Green automotive products
Simple Green offers car wash and wheel cleaner that is highly effective and biodegradable.
Choose an eco-friendly air freshener
Lavender Green
Enjoy the delicate scent of lavender in many different forms, including organic essential oil, lavender, and citrus potpourri, with this aromatherapy kit. Place the lamp ring diffuser over a light bulb and add a few drops of lavender essential oil to fill the room with a subtle lavender fragrance.Mia Rose Natural Household Products
Founded in 1981, this company's focus is "real citrus natural air purification." Mia Rose uses 100 percent pesticide-free essential oils. The orange and lime fragrances contain fresh zest and essential oils. Spruce is made from essential oils, fresh needles, and small twigs. Vanilla uses vanilla pods and essential oil.The Scented Room
Specializing in products made with 100 percent organic French lavendar, you'll find sachet, spritzer and potpourri made from a blend of 18 organic flowers scented with lavender and tangerine essential oils.
Join a green roadside assistance club
Better World Club roadside assistance
Along with eco-minded car insurance and travel services, Better World Club offers traditional automotive assistance (yes, this entails tow trucks and free maps) at a price lower than it's primary competitor, AAA. Notably, BWC donates 1 percent of all revenues to environmental clean-up and advocacy, backs various green causes, and, uniquely, does not support highway expansion.
Buy carbon offsets
3Degrees
In addition to their carbon offset offering, 3Degrees is a leading national supplier of Green-e Certified RECs sourced from a variety of renewable energy technologies, including wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, low-impact hydro, landfill gas, and biogas. Use the footprint calculator to get started on your green energy path.Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org lets you offset emissions from air and car travel, energy use, and even special events.Climate Care
Shrink the size of your carbon footprint at home, while you drive, fly, or bask on some faraway beach.Climate Friendly
Tally emissions from driving, air travel, and home energy. Offset only what you choose. Or pick from one of Climate Friendly's custom packages (including driving, flying, etc.) that let you go carbon neutral just in that area for a year.GreenLife
GreenLife lets you offset your carbon emissions from home energy use, air travel, and driving. Offset your entire yearly emissions or a portion via one of the company's pre-priced packages or use the online calculator for a more precise tally.LivClean Carbon Offset Solutions
LivClean is a Canadian organization offering carbon offset products and solutions to both individuals and businesses around the world. Services include carbon footprint assessment, the procurement and sale of carbon offsets, sustainable business solutions, including sustainable positioning strategies, marketing, and communications, and more.My Climate
Neutralize emissions from flying, driving, and powering your home or business.Native Energy
Help fund community-based clean renewable energy projects, including methane reduction ventures and wind power initiatives.Sustainable Travel International
Calculate your entire carbon footprint from air and car travel, energy use, and hotel stays with STI's easy-to-use carbon calculator.The CarbonNeutral Company
Whether you're a student or business owner, the CarbonNeutral Company lets you tally emissions from flying, driving, running your home, or powering your truck fleet.
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