I used to live out in the country so I have a "gas guzzling" Jeep Cherokee, but now live in town. I was thinking of buying a Prius but then wondered just how much CO2 is produced making and shipping them, compared to how much is ‘saved’ by having one? How many years would it take for the CO2 saved on an ongoing basis to exceed the CO2 created by making the car in the first place?

The general model is that it takes 20 years to recover the CO2 from a new car compared to running an older less efficient car. The model shown by Steve has been shown to be missnig many key CO2 uses, includnig al the extra CO2 generated by the factory staff who now have more money to spend ! Its a complex model and each spin takes it further and further way from buying a new car.

As a new car wouldn’t last that long it makes no sense to regularly change your car from an environmental point of view.

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Living Green on Fox 59 Morning News – April 15, 2009. Lynn Jenkins from Indiana Living Green talking about Eco-friendly toddler and baby products.

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So, I’m writing a research proposal for English.

We’re supposed to go along the lines of finding ways to promote environmentally friendly living our college campus.

My idea is that our college should devote some of the land (where they’re bulldozing eight dorms) to grow houses and farm land. Organic farming could help promote healthier living, If they develop a class to teach the students about hands-on organic farming, then the university could utilize what is grown for their own use. Not only would students be educated about organic foods and farming, but the university could use these foods and hopefully promote the local economy by buying from our area.

Does this sound decent? Any tips? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Organic farm land will benefit both students and local community. The aim towards the benefit of both school and community is great. On the other hand, it may be costing schools rather than saving money since organic farming takes a lot of effort to maintain.

So, how about these ideas;

1. Renting farm land out to local organic farmers and associate with them, so that they can assist agriculture classes and provide study materials.

2. Hire local organic farmers to maintain the farm. Students can get hands on experiences and study the farm. Distribute the harvested vegetables to local community. Community can donate to the school to keep the service.

3. Get funded to build a research facility to develop future organic farming methods. Something like this. http://marukuwato.multiply.com/journal/item/171

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Shopping advice on buying products to help make your kitchen eco-friendly. This video is part of American Shopper show hosted by Leslie Machado . SHOW DESCRIPTION o you struggle every time it comes to buying your husband a birthday present? What does every 12-year-old girl want for her room? Which television set is the best for your lifestyle? Fueled by the power of Shopzilla.com, FINE LIVING TV NETWORK’s American Shopper empowers you to feel confident in your purchasing decisions. From the ergonomically correct positioning of your new plasma television and the best luggage for your needs, to the safest and most durable tools and gadgets, we take real consumer concerns, compare products and prices, then advise the consumer what to do when the product arrives at their door. Make the right choice every time with FINE LIVING’s American Shopper!

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I wish i could do more for the environment but it’s hard. It costs more, is less convenient and is generally harder than living as i do know. What would make it easier for you?

I try to be environmentally friendly, but what makes it a bit hard is that it costs more and that it’s almost impossible nowadays to buy anything without a whole bunch of waste coming with it. Products are wrapped up unnecessarily much and have been brought from far because that’s cheaper than making them locally etc. and I don’t have much choice but to buy them anyway.

Also seeing that so few people bother doing anything makes me wonder if what I’m doing has any point while most others keep on wasting and polluting as they wish without caring. I wish more people were environmentally friendly and conscious.

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