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Transportation
Choose a hybrid car
Ford Escape Hybrid
Restyled for 2008, the Ford Escape Hybrid is a four-door, five-passenger sport-utility available in Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and intelligent full-time four wheel drive (4WD). Gets between 27-mpg and 34-mpg.Honda Accord Hybrid
The Honda Accord Hybrid is a four-door, five-passenger sedan, with standard 3.0-liter, V6, 253-horsepower, hybrid engine. Gets up to 35-mpg on the highway.Honda Civic Hybrid
This hybrid has an engine that achieves 40-mpg in the city and 45-mpg on the highway, and saves gas by de-activating cylinders when they are not needed.Honda Insight Hybrid
Although new models of the original Insight, the first hybrid vehicle released in American, are no longer being produced, Honda has announced that it will begin producing a new $18,500 version in 2009.Lexus RX400h Hybrid
This luxury sport utility comes with a standard 3.3-liter, V6, 268-horsepower, hybrid engine that gets 27-mpg (city) and 24-mpg (highway). Get better mileage with the All Wheel Drive (AWD) version.Mercury Mariner Hybrid
With the ability to stay in electric mode longer than most of its competitors, the Mercury Mariner comes with 2.3-liter, I4, 153-horsepower engine. Gets 20-mpg in the city, 26-mpg on the highway.Toyota Camry Hybrid
As popular as the original Camry, the Toyota Camry Hybrid been comes equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 192-horsepower, and can reach 33-mpg in the city and 34-mpg on the highway.Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The most popular hybrid SUV, the Toyota Highlander comes with a standard 3.3-liter, V6, 270-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 27-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway.Toyota Prius
The granddaddy of hybrid cars, the Toyota Prius has remained the top-selling hybrid vehicle. Has a standard 1.5-liter, I4, 110-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 48-mpg in the city and 45-mpg on the highway.
Allow employees to telecommute
Apple ichat videoconferencing
Current Apple computers come with a camera pre-installed and, as long as you have .Mac account (which costs $99), videoconferencing using iChat is free—and very easy to use.Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24" LCD monitor
Spend less by getting this LCD monitor with built-in speakers (perfect for teleconference meetings). This monitor is ENERGY STAR and RoHS (low-toxicity) compliant.SIIG MobileCam Light Pro
Pick this webcam to get a home office set up the eco-friendly way. This lightweight, hi-res device comes with a built-in microphone and is RoHS compliant (meaning it's made with fewer eco-unfriendly heavy metals).Sony VAIO Notebooks
Sony VAIO notebooks are configurable with a variety of processors, graphics options, screen sizes, and wireless features.Vtech IS6110 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone
Get fully equipped with this RoHS and ENERGY STAR compliant phone. It'll let you text and talk (has a full QWERTY keyboard) and comes with free internet messaging services.
Carpool instead of driving solo
2Plus Commuter Register (Connecticut)
2Plus Commuter Register provides listings of car- and van-pools as well as transit routes and schedules, and park and ride lots.AlterNetRides
AlterNet Rides provides a nationwide rideshare solution matching individuals looking for carpooling partners.Carpool World
CarpoolWorld uses precise latitude and longitude coordinates to find best matches for commuters.Carpool.ca (Canada)
Carpool.ca helps Canadian commuters link up based on user-defined proximity, personal preferences, and time of commute.CarpoolConnect
CarpoolConnect helps people match up based on similar commutes in the US and in Canada.CarpoolMatchNW (Oregon)
CarpoolMatchNW is an Oregon-based ride-matching service.CarpoolTool (Canada)
CarpoolTool provides ride-matching services for anyone in Canada.Craigslist Ride Share Board
Craigslist provides a rideshare section for some cities.eRideshare
eRideShare connects commuters or travelers going the same way.Facebook Carpool application
Facebook Carpool application makes sharing a ride safer and easier by allowing Facebook members to find rides. To use this feature, you must sign up for Facebook, then do a search for ‘carpool’ to find the application.RideNow! (Bay Area, CA)
RideNow! is another instant-match service encouraging solo drivers to carpool.RideshareOnline (Idaho, Washington)
For those who live in Washington state or Idaho, RideshareOnline.com offers two services which require separate registration. They help those who want to carpool or vanpool to work. And they also help you locate others who want to ride together to an event such as a game, festival or concert.VivaCommute
VivaCommute provides ridesharing services for anyone in the US or Canada.
Travel by train or bus
Amtrak Acela Express Train (Northeast)
Traveling at speeds up to 150 mph, the Acela Express is Amtrak’s first high-speed train service. It serves Boston, New York, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. Hourly service is offered during peak morning and afternoon rush hours between New York, Washington, DC, and other intermediate cities.Greyhound North America
Greyhound serves more than 3,100 cities with 16,000 daily departures across North America. One Greyhound bus replaces an average of 20 cars and achieves 162 passenger miles per gallon of fuel. Greyhound partners with other bus lines as well as Amtrak train service to help passengers get to their destination.Lux Bus America (Southern California)
Lux Bus America serves passengers traveling between Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Las Vegas. The company also offers The Las Vegas Liner, providing daily service to and from Las Vegas.Megabus.com (Midwest and Northeast)
Megabus.com bills itself as a low-cost bus service. A round-trip ticket from Chicago to Detroit runs just $45.50 and takes less than 7 hours. The return trip is less than 5 hours. Purchase tickets to various cities in the Midwest and Northeast online.VIA Rail Canada
VIA Rail Canada transports 4.1 million passengers a year across Canada, serving about 450 communities. The company has an Environmental Policy that states, in part, that the rail line will serve only fair trade coffee, use recycled paper products, and recycle cans, newspapers, and plastic bottles.
Use teleconferencing services
AIM.com 6.8
AIM.com is available free to Mac, Linux, and Windows users alike, and allows participants to talk, instant message, share pictures, and video conference.Cisco TelePresence
This intelligent system allows you to set up interactive meetings easily and reliably. No IT support required.Conference Solutions
This company has teleconferencing and video conferencing services with flat rate and pay-as-you go plans.FreeConference
FreeConference has some free and low cost conferencing services. Optional features include scheduled or reservation-less calls, toll-free dial-in numbers, and more.FreedomVoice Systems
FreedomVoice provides toll-free teleconferencing services for a small price. Reservations not required.InstantConference
Features include toll-free numbers that never expire, Outlook scheduling, call recording, and web conferencing. Basic services are free.Skype video and phone
Skype offers low international rates, unlimited calls to any phone in the US and Canada for less than $3 per month, in addition to a free service for talking over the Internet.VESTA Networks
Teleconference and web conference services are free with features like corporate branding, lecture mode, and moreWebex WebOffice
This company has an innovative online office system that includes document management, databases, calendars, conferencing tools, task managers, and more.
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.
Take a sustainable vacation
Adventure Collection
This group of adventure travel companies adheres to the organization’s five principles of responsible travel. Low-impact trips span the globe and include everything from hiking and horseback riding to river kayaking and llama-trekking.Earthfoot
Customize your own low-impact eco-tours and cultural vacations with naturalists, guides, historians, and community activists around the world who offer specialized, non-packaged tours. Search by region and by activity.GAP Adventures
This Canadian company offers small group adventures off the beaten track that help local economies while minimizing the impacts of tourism on natural areas and native cultures.Peregrine Adventures
This Aussie travel outfit promotes small group tours that are ecologically responsible and culturally sensitive.Raven Adventures
Whether it's an African safari or a kayaking trip in Baja, Mexico, a portion of your trip fee goes to conservation and other ecologically oriented projects in the areas where you visit.ResponsibleTravel.com
This UK travel agency offers 1,000s of adventure holidays and eco-tours with green tour companies and hotels around the globe.Wildland Adventures
Selected for Conde Nast Traveler magazine's prestigious "Green List," this travel company is known for its commitment to preserving natural areas and contributing to local cultures worldwide.
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