Another Green Look into the Future: Cars

So, you have probably heard all about alternative fuel for cars in the past few years. But you might be confused because you have heard about all sorts of fuel sources. For example there is ethanol, hydrogen, electric battery, bio-diesel. What are future cars going to run on? Futurists might be able to give you an answer, but in the end it will come down to the car makers and the public's preference. You may have heard of the new concept car, the Chevrolet Volt. This car has something called an E-Flex fuel system. It is able to switch between ethanol, hydrogen, and electric battery. So whatever the future might bring GM will be ready. Personally I would go for hydrogen. I think it is cool that the only byproduct is water. And it has already started to make an appearance in California and some foreign countries. What do you think?

Update on Home Composting

A couple months ago I posted an entry on home composting. Hopefully you might have started to make some. In that case, a great thing to add to it are the ashes from your fireplace.  After enjoying a nice fire, let the ashes cool and then mix them into your compost pile. The leftover ashes are a valuable component and will help nourish your garden.

Green Getaways

Right about now we start planning for spring vacation. Why not make it a green one? It might be a little inconvenient to be as green as possible while on vacation, so make your plans right now so that your vacation can be as green as possible. First you should research a green hotel. The Green Hotels Association has a list of hotels that have implemented programs to conserve resources and reduce waste. When you arrive you should ask housekeeping to turn the heat or AC off while you are out. While on vacation you should try to use public transportation or travel by foot but if you absolutely have to rent a car you should research hybrid rental cars. Most major rental companies have fleets of eco-friendly vehicles. Besides using less gas hybrid vehicles also emit less carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxide, the gas that contributes to depletion of ground-level ozone. Do your best to make every vacation a green one.