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Solving the Truck-Idling Problem
Jun 19th, 2013 | By Laura Waldman
As part of our new anti-idling campaign, iturnitoff.com, we've been talking a lot about a simple personal change that can make a big difference — restarting your car instead of idling. But what if you drive a truck for a living? Drivers of heavy vehicles and tractor trailers often take breaks or even sleep in their trucks, and turning it off in extreme weather becomes is a safety issue rather than an environmental one. But with new anti-idling laws that can carry steep fines for idling more than a few minutes, not to mention the harmful impact on the environment, companies are starting to take note and explore alternative solutions.
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The Truth About Idling [infographic]
Jun 11th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
As part of our Turn It Off anti-idling campaign, we created this handy, shareable infographic that explains the facts about idling and why it is a crucial economic, health, and environmental issue. A small change to your daily driving habits can make a big change. Take a look, then take the pledge to stop idling and spread the word.
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Announcing the 'Turn It Off' Anti-Idling Campaign
Jun 10th, 2013 | By Laura Waldman
Sustainable America is launching the "I Turn It Off" campaign to raise awareness about the negative consequences of idling and educate drivers on how a small change to a daily habit can make a big impact. Learn more and pledge to curb idling at iturnitoff.com.
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The US and UK Take on Food Waste
Jun 5th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
In light of the new U.S. Food Waste Challenge announced this week by the USDA, we're taking a look at proactive stance the United Kingdom has taken against the same problem across the pond.
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10 Reasons to Turn Off an Idling Car
May 24th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
It happens, we know. You're picking up a friend, waiting for your fast food order or just trying to warm up your car on cold morning — and you leave it running for a little while. It's easy to let those minutes tick by, but getting into the habit of turning your car off when you'll be idle for more than 10 seconds can make a big difference. Here's why...
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Kids Draw a Sustainable America
May 20th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Sustainable America made a stop in Wilton, Connecticut, a few weeks ago to take part in the Wilton Go Green Festival, where we asked kids to draw their vision of a sustainable America and let the adults experience the Tesla S.
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Doing Away With the Tray
Apr 17th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
The trend of trayless dining took root several years ago based on the belief that the absence of trays leads diners to make more careful choices and waste less food. Now there is solid data to prove that trayless dining not only reduces food waste, but also saves money and conserves water and energy.
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How to Grow an Avocado Plant
Apr 2nd, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Grow your own avocados with this helpful infographic
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A Surprising Food Waste Solution
Mar 25th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
When it comes to disposing of kitchen food waste, nothing beats good, old-fashioned composting. But if you haven't made the leap yet, there may another way to prevent your food scraps from ending up in landfills. In fact, you may already be using it.
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DIY Kitchen Biodiesel
Mar 1st, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
Convert your kitchen oil waste into something useful! New or used cooking oil can be converted into biodiesel that can be used in any diesel engine.
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