I am the type of person who will specifically NOT purchase something that was advertised to me in a way I find offensive.  Call it a foolish stubbornness if you will, at least it helps me identify what bothers me. Mobile Billboards (MBs) are an example of one such offensive delivery.  We should do away them for several reasons.   Read the rest of this entry »

I am very pleased to announce that this site is now hosted with 100% renewable green energy credits at HostPapa.  You can read about their green policies here.  After much research, I chose them for being the most affordable green hosting solution while having the comprehensive set of service and software one has come to expect from non-green rivals.  After a few exchanges with their support team, I can highly recommend them!

Perhaps you saw Geico’s summer “Connection” newsletter which came out in June. As a big fan of all things Mini, I was displeased to see one of my favorite small cars, the Cooper, displayed under the headline, “Did Your Minicar Pass the Test?” The article states that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its newest findings on several minicars, and that “safety concerns…are on the rise.” Furthermore, the article boldly warns readers “you may want to think again” if considering one of these cars for purchase. What is going on here? I decided to do some digging! Read the rest of this entry »

A few weeks ago at the Chicago Green Festival I bought a device for $110 (regularly $199) which is designed to cut emissions on your car exhaust and as a side benefit improve gas mileage in many vehicles. It is called The Blade and is made by Read the rest of this entry »

I am so excited to have this site up and running! I will be posting about environmental, automotive, and other transportation issues here. All aboard the Green Ride!