Entries tagged Walking

Six commuting tips to help you survive Terrible Traffic Tuesday

By Jeff Yeager Posted Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:36am PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 1 Comments

How to save time, money, and environmental impact when getting to work and school in our car-crazy culture. Read full post »
Related topics: Education, Biking, Kids, Carpooling, Tips, Walking, Mass transit
Five tips for a healthy heart

By Christie Nash Posted Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:15pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 0 Comments

Sometimes when I think about what it takes to “get healthy” I am overwhelmed by the emphasis on all the big life changes to my diet, to my exercise regime, and to my stress levels. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Tips, Walking
Turning dreary high rises into walkable urbanism

By Yoni Levinson Posted Wed May 20, 2009 7:37am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

“Walkable urbanism” is a catch-all phrase that means many things. It means building developments, towns and cities that put pedestrians first, rather than cars. It means putting retail and office space within walking distance of resident Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Design, Walking
Most walkable U.S. cities

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:11pm PDT for greenpicks 5 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
Why kids should walk to school

By Jeff Yeager Posted Fri Apr 3, 2009 11:53am PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 5 Comments

It's more dangerous for kids to be driven to school and healthier for them (and the planet) if kids walked like most of us did a generation ago. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Education, Kids, Walking
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
How to green your exercise routine

By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Wed Jan 7, 2009 12:54pm PST for huddlergreenhome 1 Comments

Get healthy for you and the planet with a reusable water bottle, organic snacks, and recycled fabric gear. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Fashion, Beauty, How-To, Gardening, Tips, Organic, Walking, Water
Get out of the car for a day

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:39pm PDT for greenpicks 1 Comments

Celebrate World Carfree Day by walking your neighborhood, taking public transportation to work, or biking around to errands. When you stop driving, you reduce stress, save gas money, and lower air pollution. Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, Events, Carpooling, Walking, Cars, Commuting
Carectomy week in review

By Joshua Liberles Posted Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:52pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

The blog asks if a car can ever really be green, shows Japanese teens who love iPods more than cars, and proves that San Jose hates pedestrians. Read full post »
Related topics: Blogs, San Jose, Walking, Cars, Mass transit
Carectomy week in review

By Joshua Liberles Posted Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:09am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

The alternative transit blog asks why execs still fly to meetings, looks at Albuquerque's tiny little free bus system, rallies for the National Bike Bill, and puts on walking shoes. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Blogs, Biking, Government, Walking, Mass transit