Cyn,
Despite spindles' point, I like the idea. A lot of times it's not a matter of WANTING to waste (though sometimes it is, in spindles' point... I've done similar things), a lot of times it's simply forgetting to turn off a light or this or that.
@Kutulu- Perhaps there is no "green travel" unless we went back to sail-driven wooden ships to cross the ocean and such. But the flipside is, there are a lot of good reasons to travel, even if only for personal experience and growth. Sure, jet fuel sucks... but you can also do a lot to make it not AS bad... things like the card-power for hotels. Plus if more hotels used solar to supplement power and/or water heating...? I think renewable energy, primarily wind and solar (water has a lot of drawbacks) could really fix a LOT (like seriously huge amounts) of the damage we've already done.
Step through it logically... less waste of energy created by burning. Less burning to create energy... those two things alone are huge. Use solar in conjuction with other methods for hybrid vehicles... tuck the solar panels along door frames and such where they aren't as obvious. Maybe it'll only net another 2-3 mpg... I'd take one in a heartbeat, ESPECIALLY with fuel prices so high.
I fully plan to put solar in my home when I can afford to. I think it's important AND it's a long-term money saver. win-win? I've also been thinking about putting anti-leeching devices on all my power outlets. Even something simple like a switch next to the light switch that kills all outlets in a room. You leave the room.... "click"
Little shit like that can be huge. My family recycles... but a lot do not. Recycling is easily as important an issue as fossil fuels. Everyone just needs to do a bigger part. Then we can all travel with a little more peace of mind.
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