Morbid statistics highlight the havoc unrestrained pollution is creating on our environment. Magazine articles, television programs, and different kinds of media provide solution to our environment problems, how individuals can make a contribution to reduce the abuse of resources.
New developments in technology have increased the opportunities for green pursuits and raised awareness on the significance of adapting Green measures in a variety of business sectors. Unfortunately, the measures are not enough. To considerably tackle our green challenges, a larger and more detailed map is needed. Continue reading 'Design Innovation to Solve Green Challenges'»
Guest Post by: Rebecca Jones
Looking back to the origins of this model is required in order to understand the Volkswagen Passat TDI fully. The new Passat was designed by Volkswagen at the company headquarters located at Wolfsburg, Germany. And it has been designed keeping in mind the American market. The company has built a new factory in Chattanooga, which in itself is and a very modern and state-of-the-art billion dollar automotive facility for production; and currently the Passat is the only car being manufactured there.
Volkswagen has been able to design cars, which are equipped with excellent technology and enhanced quality. These cars also provide fun while driving. The advanced transmission of Passat provides for smooth and high torque acceleration. The torque-tastic Volkswagen TDI gives an average of 43 miles per gallon of fuel consumption on the highways. With this exceptional quality, the Volkswagen Passat is able to beat the Fusion, Camry, and the Sonata hybrid Continue reading '2012 VW Passat TDI to be the First Clean Diesel Car Built in US'»
Gas prices are climbing — but you can reduce costs by simply inflating your tires to the correct pressure (PSI). Properly inflating your tires improves gas mileage by 3%.
3% may not seem like much, but if every car, SUV, van and light truck in the United States had their tires properly inflated — as a country we could save over 4,040,200,622 gallons of gas a year.*
And that’s billions with a “B” — just by properly inflating our tires.
So next time you hop into your car and drive to the store like you usually do — stop at a service station, have your tire pressure checked — and improve your MPG.
Stop. Think. Choose. (c) Make a conscious choice that will lead to cleaner air while conserving resources every time you drive.
Reduce. Re-use. Recycle
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By: David Weiner
For a limited time, Cook County employers are still eligible to receive up to $1,700 for enrolling employees in a pre-tax transit benefit program. The transit benefits program allows employees to buy transit fare (Metra, Pace, CTA) before their paycheck is taxed, reducing their taxable income and saving up to $400 a year without costing their employers a dime.
But what can $1,700 really do for a company? Not much, right? Actually, $1,700 gets you…
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By: Taylor McKinley
Gas prices got you down? How about tax-free transit passes? CNT is administering the Transit Ridership Improvement Program (TRIP) for the Regional Transportation Authority and Cook County Department of Environmental Control, which provides up to $1,700 to Cook County businesses that enroll employees in a pre-tax transit benefit program. Commuters can save between 30 percent and 40 percent on their commuting costs by purchasing transit fares before taxes. The incentive program has $250,000 made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and the limited funds will be disbursed to employers on a first come, first served basis.
Pre-tax transit programs also benefit employers. Participating businesses reduce their payroll taxes by simply making the program available to employees. And in addition to saving people and businesses money, the program encourages people to commute via mass transit, which is typically cheaper and less polluting than driving. According to the American Public Transportation Association, Chicago transit riders can save an average of $11,889 annually by using public transit instead of driving, based on the current national average of $3.47 per gallon of gas.
“We’ve just experienced the fastest ever two-week increase in gas prices at a time when households are struggling to make ends meet,” said Jacky Grimshaw, CNT’s Vice President of Policy. “Families are pinching pennies wherever they can, and signing up for pre-tax transit benefits is a winner for commuters, it’s a winner for employers, and it’s a winner for the environment.”
By: Taylor McKinley
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