That was from the Canadian Office of Energy Efficiency. Although, I’ve read a varity of times as well…

That was from the Canadian Office of Energy Efficiency. Although, I’ve read a varity of times as well…

do you have actual proof of this? because i’ve seen a very wide range of times listed. Additionally, it takes several minutes (especially in older cars) for the battery to recover from the startup, which lowers fuel efficiency during that time (although slightly) and it’s extra wear and tear on your alternator among other parts which will then need to be replaced sooner.

do you have actual proof of this? because i’ve seen a very wide range of times listed. Additionally, it takes several minutes (especially in older cars) for the battery to recover from the startup, which lowers fuel efficiency during that time (although slightly) and it’s extra wear and tear on your alternator among other parts which will then need to be replaced sooner.

You are doing GREAT! All I can say to you is keep it up–try to rub off on you neighbors (figuratively, not literally–lest ye get arrested) and continue to improve on your practices as your situation changes (hard to believe, but you won’t be a student forever).

It’s sad that when we are in college we tend to be very open-minded and politically active. Also more open to other cultures and the idea of using mass transit and volunteering our time–but when students graduate many of these ideals get tossed in the air with their grad caps and tassles. I’m very impressed with you Charlie. Again, keep it up, and thanks for the comment.

You are doing GREAT! All I can say to you is keep it up–try to rub off on you neighbors (figuratively, not literally–lest ye get arrested) and continue to improve on your practices as your situation changes (hard to believe, but you won’t be a student forever).

It’s sad that when we are in college we tend to be very open-minded and politically active. Also more open to other cultures and the idea of using mass transit and volunteering our time–but when students graduate many of these ideals get tossed in the air with their grad caps and tassles. I’m very impressed with you Charlie. Again, keep it up, and thanks for the comment.

You have a great list of things one can do, but what type of practicle changes could a student make. Most of those people reading your blog I assume are like myself, students. Though unlike me I’m sure the majority live in dormitories, I have the luxury of having an apartment in Montreal. My activities include: biking, though not through all of the winter that would be far to much, public transport, I avoid buying bottled water, but occasionally I find myself at a park without my bottle, though I make sure the bottle is refilled and used again atleast 4-5times before it’s finally tossed to the recycling bin. Next I’ve forced, my landlord to pay for all my new and shiny lightbulbs that are more energy efficient, I tend to hang dry my laundry, due to the lack of quarters when at the laundrymat, I switch off/unplug anything not in use, loath AC, and whilst shopping I almost always bring my own bag, granted no one is perfect.

What other simple measures could I take? I’m a student, not a homeowner or even a grad student, and I’ve had friends try the composting and I’ve decided its not for me.

I also think you ought to add reading to your list . While I’ve never actually seen a no reading sign, by the way people approach books I’d assume they exist.

You have a great list of things one can do, but what type of practicle changes could a student make. Most of those people reading your blog I assume are like myself, students. Though unlike me I’m sure the majority live in dormitories, I have the luxury of having an apartment in Montreal. My activities include: biking, though not through all of the winter that would be far to much, public transport, I avoid buying bottled water, but occasionally I find myself at a park without my bottle, though I make sure the bottle is refilled and used again atleast 4-5times before it’s finally tossed to the recycling bin. Next I’ve forced, my landlord to pay for all my new and shiny lightbulbs that are more energy efficient, I tend to hang dry my laundry, due to the lack of quarters when at the laundrymat, I switch off/unplug anything not in use, loath AC, and whilst shopping I almost always bring my own bag, granted no one is perfect.

What other simple measures could I take? I’m a student, not a homeowner or even a grad student, and I’ve had friends try the composting and I’ve decided its not for me.

I also think you ought to add reading to your list . While I’ve never actually seen a no reading sign, by the way people approach books I’d assume they exist.