Read our blog posts about sustainability and living a green life through carpooling and other intentional actions. Many millennial families are perhaps more conscious of their impact on the environment than previous generations. As we can now see the results of our development and actions negatively affecting the world around us and those who live in it, we are looking more and more for ways of living that care for the environment and don’t contribute to climate change.
Carpooling is just one way you can live a more sustainable lifestyle and mitigate the negative impact of cars on the world. By sharing driving we can take cars off the road – not only reducing the emissions given off by those cars but also relieving traffic and ensuring the cars that are on the road get to where they need to go even faster. We blog here about sustainability initiatives, tips for green living, and tech that helps families be eco-friendly.
Whitney Houston once sang, “I believe the children are our future / Teach them well and let them lead the way.” When it comes to climate change, it is abundantly clear that if we teach them well, they will lead the way. Just look at young people like Greta Thunberg leading the climate strikes or the studies that show children […] Read more
Most families want to make environmentally-friendly choices, but they don’t know how. Sometimes parents worry that their family won’t be able to make sustainable choices, or they fear their green living won’t make much of a difference anyway. Sustainable living doesn’t have to be overwhelming; making a few small changes in your family’s lifestyle will […] Read more
Guest post by Adam Gonzalez, Director of Transportation at Loyola High School of LA We’re proud to announce that Loyola High School is breaking ground by becoming the FIRST high school in Southern California to implement a carpooling program with the help of GoKid. Our new carpooling program will help to keep cars off the […] Read more
Our transportation industry is changing. With the emergence of technologies such as Uber, autonomous vehicles, and even car sharing, we’re in an exciting time that’s full of possibilities. Car sharing in particular has the potential to transform our transportation industry – but will we see carshare businesses grow? Benefits of Car Sharing It’s no surprise […] Read more
Earth Day is just a few days away, so now is a perfect time to talk about eco-friendly ideas and practices with your kids. Here are 5 great activities and conversations to have about conversations in honor of Earth Day 2018. Use Carpooling to Talk About Emissions If you’re already setting up carpools for your […] Read more
How many planets does it take to support your lifestyle? That’s what Global Footprint Network is helping people to discover with their new global footprint calculator. The release of the calculator coincides with “Earth Overshoot Day” – which is the day each year by which humans have used up more from nature than the planet […] Read more
In 2008, the number of people worldwide living in urban population centers surpassed the number of people living in rural areas for the first time in history. The growing population of the world, and the growth of cities in particular, has created numerous challenges for humanity. Cities are often crowded, polluted, and difficult to travel […] Read more
We have to admit that it was a terrible day for the world yesterday. How can we as parents, explain to our children why the US is leaving the Paris climate agreement? It is a treaty that took years to agree on and that is vital for the future of our planet. Two years ago, […] Read more
Going green doesn’t necessarily mean a massive shift in priorities. From carpooling to starting your own garden at home, small lifestyle changes can create a green revolution in your household. Environmentalism can often go hand in hand with frugality, and most of the ideas on this list are likely to be as friendly to your […] Read more
There are so many good reasons to carpool to school, it wasn’t difficult to put together a few of our top ones. 1. Your wallet will thank you for it. It costs about 49 cents per mile to own and operate a car, and about 12 cents for gas, oil, and other maintenance. Splitting the […] Read more
Pew Research Center recently released a study on the sharing economy and the ways it is being adopted by Americans. The study found that while 72% of Americans have used some type of shared or on-demand online service, the types of services used vary widely according to age. Ride-hailing apps in particular were very much slanted toward a younger […] Read more
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we’d love to remind our friends and supporters of a few simple ways to go greener. Bring reusable bags and containers with you when shopping, traveling, or packing lunches or leftovers. It’s simple and easy and will quickly become a habit. Choose products that are returnable, reusable, or […] Read more
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