Old Cars Turn Green
Posted by on May 4, 2010
Rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty are motivating a growing number of people to buy more fuel efficient cars. This is welcome news for automakers that chose to design more fuel efficiently and environmentally friendly vehicles whereas more traditional automakers that chose to continue building cars that weren’t eco-friendly or fuel efficient could be in trouble.This is good news for automakers that deiced to build better cars, not so much for those that are still heavy on the gas mileage. However, this can mean good news for you and the planet. Donating an older car that lacks fuel efficiency and has a growing list of mechanical problems is a smart idea for a number of reasons.
First, you’re donating an older car that is no longer running, feasible or needed. By donating the car, it can be used to create new materials instead of decaying and continuing to negatively impact the environment. Donated cars that are still running and can be resold it can go to someone in need of transportation that may not be able to afford a newer model car and not go to waste in a junk yard. Green charities that have vehicle donation programs are the perfect place to take your unwanted vehicle. The donated car will be properly recycled and the proceeds will go towards helping the charity continue its mission of improving the quality of the planet and maintaining its resources
The trend towards more fuel efficient cars can also be seen in the decline and in some cases death of more outdated cars. The hummer for instance is a prime example. The large gas guzzler has been discontinued as of this year. A fate brought on by a weak economy, high fuel costs and the rise of the green movement. Help keep the green car donation movement going, by donating your old car. The proceeds from donated cars will go towards charities that are also trying to improve the state of our world and the remnants will be used to produce cleaner resources.
