Entries tagged Commuting

How to save money by slowing down

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:58pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 13 Comments

Slowing down may be counterintuitive, but it's good for your sanity, your wallet, and the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Holidays, How-To, Tips, Commuting, Saving Money, Saving gas
Save money and the planet

By Marie Oser Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

Five actions you can take that will help to preserve and protect the planet and your budget. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, How-To, Tips, Organic, Lights, Locavore, Commuting, Saving Money, Saving energy at home, Saving water at home, Mass transit
Creative bus stops ease the commute

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:52am PDT for greenpicks 9 Comments

Enjoy the start of a public transit trip at unusual bus stops around the world. Read full post »
Related topics: Commuting, Mass transit
Five ways to save $500 a month

By Karen Siegel-Maier Posted Tue Jul 7, 2009 12:01pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 228 Comments

Here are some things you can start doing today that will have a real impact on your personal finances as well as the health of the environment. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Food and Drink, Carpooling, Tips, Water, Commuting, Saving Money
World naked bike ride goes north

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:46am PDT for greenpicks 7 Comments

Thousands of bike riders are shedding their clothes in the hopes that they can get us all to stop and think about the negative effects that cars (and the pollution they create) have on people and the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, News, Events, Commuting
Swingin’ on a train

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue May 19, 2009 12:06pm PDT for greenpicks 4 Comments

Subway commuters enjoy playground swings on the ride home. Sure beats driving! Read full post »
Related topics: San Francisco, Video, Commuting, Mass transit
Most walkable U.S. cities

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:11pm PDT for greenpicks 6 Comments

Cities coast to coast get top marks for being pedestrian friendly -- even some sprawling Southern California 'burbs better known for freeways. Read full post »
Related topics: Walking, Commuting
How giving up just one thing can cut your expenses by 20%

By Jeff Yeager Posted Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:32am PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 3 Comments

One car-free week can save you serious money -- and help the environment. Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, Carpooling, Walking, Cars, Commuting, Mass transit
Greener gadgets preview: Ubicycle public bicycle program

By Megan Treacy Posted Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:07pm PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

One of the popular design ideas isn't a gadget at all, but a concept for a shared bicycle network with lots of green details. Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, Design, Solar Power, Commuting, Mass transit
Join the "$4-gas savings" club

By Jeff Yeager Posted Thu Feb 5, 2009 3:07pm PST for daily_green_cheapskate 1 Comments

Gas prices may have dropped, but why not save the difference for rainy day instead of spending it immediately? Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Tips, Cars, Commuting