by Stacie Schwartz | Nov 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
The people of New York are ready to Give Water a Brake! and see a law passed that will ban copper and other hazardous materials from brake pads in automobiles. Every time you hit the brake pedal when you’re driving, materials are worn off the pads in the form of...
by Stacie Schwartz | Apr 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
California and Washington were the first states to Give Water a Brake by passing laws in 2010 to ban copper and other hazardous materials from brake pads in automobiles. Now other states including New York are beginning to follow suit. Last year a bill was introduced...
by Andy Grossman | Apr 13, 2012 | Environment, Green Driving
Last weekend, as I took a leisurely stroll around downtown Portland, Oregon, I came across a sight reserved for eco-maniacs and car nuts alike (luckily for me Earthgarage attracts both). Right in the dead center of the city center were several dozen Smart ED cars...
by Matt Zwiebel | Jan 19, 2012 | Environment, Green Driving
Urban Forestry is a growing trend in cities looking to actively clean their air and water while making streets aesthetically pleasing for pedestrians, bike riders, and drivers as well. While I could list any number of benefits trees in urban areas have been shown to...
by Jim Henderson | Dec 2, 2011 | Government Programs, Green Driving
While certain parts of the automotive industry might not be feeling the love towards the tough new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards announced yesterday, it turns out that 93 percent of car owners are want to buy greener, cleaner cars. In a study...
