Protect the planet while on the road-save some coin, too!
Q) How can I make my car more eco-friendly?
A) Start with a tune-up. That can boost your mileage by about 4%. Removing your car;s roof rack will also improve your fuel economy by about 5%. Avoid using your car as a rolling storage locker; 100 pounds of gear in the trunk can increase fuel consumption by up to 2%.
Next, consider low-rolling resistance tires(6% improved mpg). If you can't afford new tires, keep the ones you have properly inflated; running on under-inflated tires can reduce your fuel consumption by around 3%.
Switching to synthetic motor oil can help your vehicle run more efficiently under extreme conditions, and it can last up to three times longer between changes than pure petroleum-based oil. This can save an estimated 15 to 24 quarts of oil per year.
Finally, use environmentally friendly car-care products, like waterless car wash solution and cleaners that use bio-based natural fruit and plants.
How to 'green your grooming'- the right way.
Most guys think the terms "natural" and "organic" are interchangeable. Nope. Generally, natural products are derived directly from nature. Organics are similar, but there ingredients are grown without most conventional pesticides or fertilizers. But is going green the best strategy? Not everyone things so. "I'd rather see guys choose ingredients based on effectiveness than on whether it is or is not organic or natural," says West Palm Beach,FL cosmetic dermatologist Kenneth Beer,M.D. "Poison ivy is all-natural and organic, but you wouldn't want to put it on your face."
A few natural and organic products worth trying:
*Aveda Men Pure-Formance Shampoo & Conditioner $18 @ aveda.com
both carry the Gold Cradle to Cradle seal, a certification awarded for intelligent design and sustainability.
*Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Body Wash $8 @ burtsbees.com
like all Burt's Bees products, this one is paraben-, sulfate-, petrochemical-, and phthalate-free. Trust us: That's good!
*Origins Totally Pure Deodarant Certified Organic $15 @ origins.com
eliminate the stink with this combo of organic white willow bark, lavender alcohol, and 100% organic essential oils.
*Jack Black Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather w/Macadamia Nut Oil & soy $12-22 @ getjackblack.com
it boasts certified organic, fragrance-free, colorant-free, and cruelty-free ingredients.
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