Tag Archives: Eco Friendly

Eco-Friendly Travel Tips

Posted on August 28, 2012 by goalzero

We’re all about travelling, but with 715 million annual international arrivals worldwide, the carbon footprint is getting big. We wanted to share a few tips on how to minimize your impact on the environment without sacrificing your wanderlust. During the planning stages: • Select eco-friendly lodging. Do a little research and find a good green company. Things to look for include: recycling programs and hotel principles that reduce consumption (i.e. they use energy-conscious products) • Instead of renting a car, book a hotel with close public transportation that you can utilize during your visit. • Check-in to your flight online … Continue reading →

Executive Post: Together We Can End Disposable Battery Guilt!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by goalzero

I don’t think I’m alone when I say that I have a severe case of DBG. DBG affects millions of adults who, like me, have lived on the West Coast of the US (especially Oregon or the San Francisco Bay Area) and people who watch television. DBG or “Disposable Battery Guilt” is treatable. Like most people, my staple has been disposable batteries. I still have mass quantities of unused disposables purchased at Costco. I use them for everything from the television and Wii remote controls to flashlights. When they run out I will be, inevitably, stuck in a pickle. Though … Continue reading →