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Rent Your Gear
Renting outdoor gear helps to reduce emissions because it keeps you from having to buy new products, saving natural resources, energy and water, and reducing the strain on landfills. Americans buy over $5 billion worth of outdoor gear annually. All of these products require energy, water, chemicals, and land to produce. Renting gear works well for those new to a sport as well as those who partake in outdoor adventures infrequently. Gear can be rented from a variety of sources:
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Renting outdoor gear helps to reduce emissions because it keeps you from having to buy new products, saving natural resources, energy and water, and reducing the strain on landfills. Americans buy over $5 billion worth of outdoor gear annually. All of these products require energy, water, chemicals, and land to produce. Renting gear works well for those new to a sport as well as those who partake in outdoor adventures infrequently. Gear can be rented from a variety of sources:
- Outdoor education centers: Many higher education institutions—colleges, universities, community organizations—rent equipment for low fees to students and non-students alike.
- Try before you buy: Outdoor equipment stores often have “try it before you buy it” programs, allowing you to rent the latest equipment before making a big investment.
- Hire online: There are some online swap sites that allow you to borrow or rent from people in your area. Check out OutdoorGearSwap.com and GearTrade.com
- Raid your friend’s closet: Got an outdoor enthusiast for a friend? They may have some outdoor equipment they’d lend you—a good option when others fail.
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How to Choose a Cleaner Off Road Vehicle (ORV)
“Nonroad” is a relatively new term for “off-road” vehicles. The nonroad category includes outdoor power equipment, recreational vehicles, farm and construction equipment, boats, and locomotives. Emissions from nonroad engines contribute as much as 15-20% of pollution in cities across the United States. In fact, one gasoline-powered riding lawn mower emits as much pollution in one hour as 34 cars would. Consumers can prevent pollution from nonroad engines by reducing gasoline spillage and choosing electric equipment over gasoline-powered engines.
Up until recently, nonroad vehicles and equipment were not strictly regulated for emissions and air quality standards. On September 4, 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced tightened emissions standards for new gasoline-powered lawn mowers, weed trimmers and boat engines. The EPA estimates that the regulations, when fully implemented, will lead to a more efficient combustion process that will save about 190 million gallons of gasoline each year.
Learn more about cleaning up your nonroad vehicles and equipment at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
“Nonroad” is a relatively new term for “off-road” vehicles. The nonroad category includes outdoor power equipment, recreational vehicles, farm and construction equipment, boats, and locomotives. Emissions from nonroad engines contribute as much as 15-20% of pollution in cities across the United States. In fact, one gasoline-powered riding lawn mower emits as much pollution in one hour as 34 cars would. Consumers can prevent pollution from nonroad engines by reducing gasoline spillage and choosing electric equipment over gasoline-powered engines.
Up until recently, nonroad vehicles and equipment were not strictly regulated for emissions and air quality standards. On September 4, 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced tightened emissions standards for new gasoline-powered lawn mowers, weed trimmers and boat engines. The EPA estimates that the regulations, when fully implemented, will lead to a more efficient combustion process that will save about 190 million gallons of gasoline each year.
Learn more about cleaning up your nonroad vehicles and equipment at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Green Travel Tips
Many travel companies now offer holidays which support sustainable development, reduce negative impacts on the environment and provide financial support to local communities – these alternative ways to travel are commonly referred to as "eco-tourism". Look for accommodation that have effective waste treatment systems, that recycle, that are energy efficient, and, where possible, that use environmentally friendly energy sources such as solar energy or hydroelectric power.
Smart Travel Tips:
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Many travel companies now offer holidays which support sustainable development, reduce negative impacts on the environment and provide financial support to local communities – these alternative ways to travel are commonly referred to as "eco-tourism". Look for accommodation that have effective waste treatment systems, that recycle, that are energy efficient, and, where possible, that use environmentally friendly energy sources such as solar energy or hydroelectric power.
Smart Travel Tips:
- Limit energy use, including your use of air-conditioning and hot water. Turn off all lights and taps when you leave hotel rooms.
- Reuse your hotel towels and bed linen.
- Rent a bike. In many places you can rent them out. They are not only environmentally friendly and cheap, but also a great option for sightseeing.
- Take a hike. walking in cities or going on a hike in the countryside is great way to avoid emissions and yet discover some of special things about where you are, things you may otherwise simply "drive by".
Learn more at the World Wildlife Fund
