It seems like everyone wants to help the planet these days.

From solar panels and hybrid cars to more “eco friendly” lightbulbs, everyone is getting in on the act.
So, if you’re going to drink, why not be “eco conscious” while you do it?
Sailor Jerry, my all time favorite rum, has these great totes for sale on their website for $20. They come in natural or black and you’ll be able to hold true to what the bag’s tagline says, “My work speaks for itself” when you’re carrying your booze groceries around in the bag.
Definitely something to look into if you’ve been …read more

As far as I’m concerned rechargeable batteries are the most eco-friendly batteries , however Fuji is making efforts to help the environment with their new “eco-respectful” battery line called EnviroMAX .
The EnviroMax batteries are”derived from the basic elements of the Earth” and do not contain mercury or cadmium, which are a huge chunk of the E-Waste problem all over the world. The packaging doesn’t even use non-recyclable PVC plastics. They use the standard P.E.T. plastics that are ‘more eco-friendly and more widely recycled. The cardboard packaging is made from soy based inks and recycled paper. EnviroMAX are manufactured under strict …read more

I don’t care much for mowing the lawn and by the time I get done I don’t want to “weed-whack“. I have about an acre to mow with a walk behind mower. It can take me from 2 to 3 hours to get it done right.

Afterward I usually blow off trimming with the weedeater and often only do it every other cutting session. Weed trimming can be cumbersome with changing the lines and mixing gas and having to refill it. Just getting the thing started can be a chore.
The propane powered Eco Trimmer from LEHR looks like most weed trimmers, …read more

“Affordable” is different for everyone, but what options do you really have for going on the cheap while buying a new car?
Cost to the Environment
Sometimes it’s hard to tell what the “good” cars really are. Dealerships certainly don’t know. I had a salesman point me to the HHR as the best car on their lot (even though it’s so cute … it certainly isn’t better for the planet than the Vibe or Aveo).
You can visit a number of sites and try to figure the numbers out on your own, or you can head to (yeh, I know, I was surprised …read more

Thanks for Car(bon) Free in California for spreading the word. Green Transportation 2008, a celebration and exhibition, of today’s most eco-friendly cars, runs this Saturday, April 12th. (Woah. No way. I typed that and was sure I’d made a mistake but … my taxes are almost late. Eek!)
#1. You absolutely must go to this website. If for no other reason than it looks (and works) great. It will also tell you about Green Transportation 2008 though. Which leads me to point numero dos.
#2. If you’re within driving distance, get out to this show! You’ll get a first-hand look at a …read more

What’s better than a hybrid-only luxury car service in the Big Apple? A hybrid-only luxury car service that donates a portion of their profits to NYC-based environmental causes.

The long-time friends built what may seem like a quirky addition to the hybrid car family, but they’re proving the technology can stand up to the roughest real-use standards available.

We were just reading about Chang’an Automotive Group’s hybrid innovations in China, and now Honda, Toyota and GM are bringing their hybrid cars into what may be the world’s fastest growing green market.

I wanted to take a moment to express some thanks for all the resources, and camaraderie here at the b5media blogging network. Since beginning EcoFriendlyDriver.com, I’ve run into a number of really wonderful blogs – and even more wonderful people behind them.

Eleven new models join the list of cars eligible for Canada’s ecoAuto Rebate Program, topping out at 38 autos!