Comments on: Erik Writes, I Get Schooled http://sustainablesavannah.com/transportation/erik-writes-i-get-schooled/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:24:09 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Colby http://sustainablesavannah.com/transportation/erik-writes-i-get-schooled/comment-page-1/#comment-313 Colby Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:19:21 +0000 http://sustainablesavannah.com/uncategorized/erik-writes-i-get-schooled/#comment-313 Clara! Thanks for all your research and for schooling the rest of us. Talk soon...cla Clara! Thanks for all your research and for schooling the rest of us. Talk soon…cla

]]> By: Clara Fishel http://sustainablesavannah.com/transportation/erik-writes-i-get-schooled/comment-page-1/#comment-310 Clara Fishel Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:28:00 +0000 http://sustainablesavannah.com/uncategorized/erik-writes-i-get-schooled/#comment-310 Thanks Michael -Let me know how the train trip goes . . . Thanks Michael -Let me know how the train trip goes . . .

]]> By: Michael Edenfield http://sustainablesavannah.com/transportation/erik-writes-i-get-schooled/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Michael Edenfield Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:53:15 +0000 http://sustainablesavannah.com/uncategorized/erik-writes-i-get-schooled/#comment-309 I cringe every time I calculate my carbon footprint. Unfortunately, I commute from Savannah to Bluffton everyday and don't want to move or change jobs. That's a situation many people are in that Accepting this both morally and financial, here are some things I do to offset the 50 miles a day I'm commuting: <b>I planted a garden.</b> We have 4 tomatoes, 8 peppers, spices and plenty of beans. It's a start! And it's synthesizing carbon dioxide! <b> I drive slower.</b> I can't stress how important this is for long term sustainability. People <i>need</i> to slow down on the road! By simply driving 55, I've increased my MPG and overall efficiency enormously. <b> I carpool</b> When I can, I carpool with a work buddy. Though our schedules only match once a week, we both feel better about our commutes. <b> I drive less around town</b> I'm walking and riding my bike more. <b> I recycle</b> <b> I turn the A/C off when I can</b> <b> I'm planning future continental trips by train instead of airplane</b> That's it for starters - I'm sure I'll think of more. When I get my school loans paid off, I'll be buying some offsets if I can. I cringe every time I calculate my carbon footprint. Unfortunately, I commute from Savannah to Bluffton everyday and don’t want to move or change jobs. That’s a situation many people are in that

Accepting this both morally and financial, here are some things I do to offset the 50 miles a day I’m commuting:

I planted a garden. We have 4 tomatoes, 8 peppers, spices and plenty of beans. It’s a start! And it’s synthesizing carbon dioxide!

I drive slower. I can’t stress how important this is for long term sustainability. People need to slow down on the road! By simply driving 55, I’ve increased my MPG and overall efficiency enormously.

I carpool When I can, I carpool with a work buddy. Though our schedules only match once a week, we both feel better about our commutes.

I drive less around town I’m walking and riding my bike more.

I recycle

I turn the A/C off when I can

I’m planning future continental trips by train instead of airplane

That’s it for starters – I’m sure I’ll think of more. When I get my school loans paid off, I’ll be buying some offsets if I can.

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