We talked last week about some of the benefits of a single car family, and Jade shared her experiences as part of a one car household . She touched on some really great tips and benefits of sharing a car, and it got me thinking about my own car-sharing experience. My husband and I have been a single car family since 2006

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More Single Car Family Tips

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There are numerous benefits that come with heating your home with wood, some of which are obvious, and some not quite as prominent.

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Last week, I talked about the recycled, reusable coffee mugs that my husband picked up, so I was pleased as punch to run across this infographic on just how much waste you can avoid by bringing your own cup to the coffee shop. Check it: I knew that those disposable cups were wasteful, but it’s still pretty staggering when  you think about how much waste they generate over a single customer’s lifetime.

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Reduce the Waste from Your Morning Cup

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The federal government today came out with a report saying that the southwest is going to get much dryer in the coming decades. That means: Less drinking water Less water for crops and livestock More wildfires More conflict between states and cities over river management According to the New York Times : … the places that are feeling water stress now are going to feel more in the future because snow will melt faster, bringing a decline in summertime stream flows

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An honest question for climate skeptics in the southwest

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Eco hostels are springing up everywhere, which is perfect if you’re after the fun and friendliness of budget travel as well as keeping your eco-conscience clean on holiday. Travel has huge impact on the environment (think about the carbon footprint of airlines, for one thing) but that doesn’t mean you need to make a lifetime ban on setting foot outside your neighbourhood

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A greener way to travel

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This article was written by Leo Hickman, for guardian.co.uk on Tuesday July 20th, 2010 What’s the best way to leave a legacy in a will for conservation causes? Daphne and Robin J, by email I must state from the outset that I see little point in me expressing which conservation causes I think someone should choose to support in their will. Such decisions are highly personal and each of us will have equally valid reasons why one charity should be chosen over another.

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