Extension
Activities
It is very important that small businesses take advantage of green
alternatives when purchasing equipment and supplies for their
companies. Your family can begin following the same practices.
Have a meeting with your family to determine how you can take
advantage of the green initiatives of American companies to make
“green” family decisions that would be beneficial
to the planet as well as to your family.
For
example, when buying a family car, you can try to find one that
will be environmentally friendly. The Internet is an excellent
source of information to find cars that excel in fuel efficiency.
Below are some useful sites:
www.edmunds.com
for the latest info in new cars
www.carmax.com
the largest retailer of used cars gives important information
on fuel economy
www.hybridcar.com
this useful site for researching the latest news on hybrid cars
has as its slogan, “any colour – as long as it’s
green”.
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