Toyota Going Green
by Ashley Schiller
Published on May 20th, 2008
4 Comments
Toyota plans to have 100 eco-friendly dealerships by 2011, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Designs will be similar to that of the LaFontaine Automotive Group dealership in Highland, Mich., which has pumped $15 million into its green goals.
According to the article, the dealership lubricates its hydraulic lifts with vegetable oil and lights the building with 85 skylights. Doors are made of pressed corn. Geothermal heating holds the temperature and water for car washes will be reused. Salespeople will even sport organic shirts.
The dealership is scheduled to open next month.
On Thursday, Toyota will announce how the company will help about a dozen dealers build new, greener facilities.
Learn how to make your automobile more eco-friendly.
soymeatmm67
posted on May 21st, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I think it’s amazing that Toyota is going green! I think going green is something that everyone can agree is a step in the right direction toward building a better community, and laying down the foundations for which future generations can successfully thrive in a healthier environment. Plus, I think many businesses will benefit from going green, not only building a more acceptable public persona, but in the long run it really helps companies save money and be a positive contributor to the world we live in.
Another thing I want to talk about is bioheat, it’s just one small measure that people can take in order to start living a greener lifestyle.
Has anyone ever heard of it, or has switched to it? I want to start taking initiative in turning my home into a greener household, one way I have started is by switching out all my lightbulbs in my home to energy efficient lightbulbs. And I am also seriously considering switching over to bioheat as an alternative to regular oilheat. The thing that I love the most about it is that it’s completely clean burning, and is comprised of a b5 blend of oils which are derived from natural plant and vegetable sustainable resources such as corn, hemp, and avocados just to name a few. If you all want more information on how bioheat works, just go on to http://oilheatamerica.com/index.mv?screen=bioheat I work with NORA to bring this info to you all!
geothermal plans
posted on May 26th, 2008 at 5:03 am
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Lizzy Carter
posted on March 20th, 2009 at 9:35 am
y 2011? All of the companies need to go green soon! although i guess that 2011 works just fine!
sharp
posted on March 23rd, 2009 at 2:06 pm
i need information about toyota go green