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You Got Sole

Biking shoes? Running shoes? Cross-trainers? Yoga shoes? After workout shoes? It seems like almost every sport these days has a specific shoe for your precious soles. It's great for your performance and tootsies but could it really be that good for the environment?

Check out these useful tips on how to avoid sending your old sneakers to the landfill:

Donations: Donating your shoes is always good. You can go local at a Goodwill or abroad with organizaitions such as Shoes4Africa.

Recycling: Even if sneakers are completely done for, there is still a hope! Check out  Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program and watch your kicks get a whole new life!

Next time your in the market for a new pair....consider these 100% recycled running shoes. or Toms for after workout comfort.

See how Crocs is turning old shoes into new shoes.

Let your passion for shoes take you to Belize over Spring Break.

Power to the Pedal!

 

Problem: Last month's electric bill was almost as much as tuition for a semester.

Solution: Bike Power! 

Not only can you save on your electric bill but you also can get a good workout, and do something great for the environment with these energy converting devices.

The Cycle Charger will keep your latest gizmo fully-charged while you're on the go!

The Pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bike Power Generator set this up at home and power up your appliances.

 

 

So fresh, so clean, so green!

 

Methaplotwhat? Phatewho? Are you playing "Is This a Word From My Latin Class or an Ingredient in My Shampoo"? After your next work out, try showering with products that contain no synthetic preservatives such as parabens and petrolatum.  Earth-friendly bath and body products are easier on your skin and he environment (especially on our water systems).

Wanna know what is really in your products?  Find out at the cosmetic database.

 

Think you're organic as it gets?  Check our your products green rating at evo.com. 

Take a look at Ideal Bite's Top 5 Synthetic Chemicals to Avoid.

Why go organic with skin care? The Trurth about Parabens

Hitchin' a ride!

 

Want to hit the slopes this season but don't have a car? Fret not! Online carpooling companies have made it easy to go just about anywhere and are connecting people everywhere.

 

Carpooling is a win-win-win.  It benefits you, your ride partner(s) and the environment.  Sharing rides cuts down on the cost of gas, parking, and tolls (more money in your pocket!), alleviates traffic congestion (less road rage!), allows you to ride in the High Occupancy Vehicle Lane (open road!) it also reduces the amount of carbon emissions in the air (a healthier environment!). And hey, you may even make a new friend.

 

Start sharing with one of these carpooling networks...

 

Pick Up Pal

Craigslist 

Zimride

GoLoco

iCarpool

eRideShare  

 

 

Check out even more reason to share your ride from iCarpool.

 

And don't forget to buckle up!