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]]> By: Paris Hilton: Seriously Green? http://www.21st-century-citizen.com/2007/09/04/paris-hiltonization-of-the-environment-hybrid-11th-hour/#comment-5852 Paris Hilton: Seriously Green? Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:55:33 +0000 http://www.21st-century-citizen.com/2007/09/04/paris-hiltonization-of-the-environment-hybrid-11th-hour/#comment-5852 [...] begun to dabble in environmental causes. To prove her point, she is now driving a hybrid vehicle (A Ford Escape). Is this something the environmental community should embrace, or does her lifestyle bring more [...] […] begun to dabble in environmental causes. To prove her point, she is now driving a hybrid vehicle (A Ford Escape). Is this something the environmental community should embrace, or does her lifestyle bring more […]

]]> By: Heather http://www.21st-century-citizen.com/2007/09/04/paris-hiltonization-of-the-environment-hybrid-11th-hour/#comment-2546 Heather Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:59:58 +0000 http://www.21st-century-citizen.com/2007/09/04/paris-hiltonization-of-the-environment-hybrid-11th-hour/#comment-2546 I have a friend who at one time worked in a car factory. Even though the employees wore full body outfits and respirators, he said they would come home reeking of plastic fumes. Each time we buy an item made of plastic, we create not only long term waste but toxins into the atmosphere and workers' lungs. I feel that using what you already have as consciously possible or buying used is a better option than buying something new that is supposed to be more sustainable. A lot of smaller, older cars get great gas mileage (some better than hybrids). These include rabbits, golfs, hondas, and small trucks. Why pay the car companies? Pay someone for a used car. We have too many cars already!!!! Or you can just bike, carpool, and get rides. I don't have a car but travel all over the country, because I do internships with scientists. You don't need that much experience, you learn from experts and are helping good causes, and you sometimes get reimbursed! They need the help on wildlife refuges, state parks, etc. Sometimes they'll give you free boarding in bunkhouses. I have a friend who at one time worked in a car factory. Even though the employees wore full body outfits and respirators, he said they would come home reeking of plastic fumes. Each time we buy an item made of plastic, we create not only long term waste but toxins into the atmosphere and workers’ lungs.

I feel that using what you already have as consciously possible or buying used is a better option than buying something new that is supposed to be more sustainable. A lot of smaller, older cars get great gas mileage (some better than hybrids). These include rabbits, golfs, hondas, and small trucks. Why pay the car companies? Pay someone for a used car. We have too many cars already!!!!

Or you can just bike, carpool, and get rides. I don’t have a car but travel all over the country, because I do internships with scientists. You don’t need that much experience, you learn from experts and are helping good causes, and you sometimes get reimbursed! They need the help on wildlife refuges, state parks, etc. Sometimes they’ll give you free boarding in bunkhouses.

]]> By: April http://www.21st-century-citizen.com/2007/09/04/paris-hiltonization-of-the-environment-hybrid-11th-hour/#comment-782 April Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:23:07 +0000 http://www.21st-century-citizen.com/2007/09/04/paris-hiltonization-of-the-environment-hybrid-11th-hour/#comment-782 I find it amazing the number of celebs that have a hybrid car and then openly admit to having gas-guzzling 4x4s etc. I think it's better to have just one car for as long as possible than to be buying a brand new "eco" car. Just think of all the resources that go into making these hybrid cars, the running of the factories, staff travelling to and from work, transportation of the cars around the country etc. I find it amazing the number of celebs that have a hybrid car and then openly admit to having gas-guzzling 4×4s etc. I think it’s better to have just one car for as long as possible than to be buying a brand new “eco” car.

Just think of all the resources that go into making these hybrid cars, the running of the factories, staff travelling to and from work, transportation of the cars around the country etc.

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