Practical Environmentalism

"A house can have integrity, just like a person" - Ayn Rand -  Practical Environmentalism is strategic and transformational environmental stewardship that adds tangible value in the effort to be more responsible. It doesn’t matter if the organization practicing it is a household, a business, a state, regional or national government.

The 777F Environmental Advantage

The Boeing 777F aircraft delivers noteworthy environmental benefits and efficiencies:•    Uses 18 percent less fuel than an MD-11;•    State-of-the-art engine technology reduces emissions 18 percent;•    Advanced noise-reduction technology meets airport noise standards and makes landings and takeoffs quieter;•    Has lower maintenance and operating costs than other aircraft in its class.

The Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends

That’s the title of a Robert Earl Keen song that reminds me of my college days.  I’ve developed quite the road trip soundtrack, but it’s a fitting summary title for my summer tour with the hybrids.  The 92 hybrids that have ventured across the country have anywhere from 300,000 to 500,000 revenue service miles on them.  They’ve been given a new engine, new paint job and a new life as a cleaner vehicle ready to serve FedEx customers in California.  FedEx Express’ John Formisano commented, “It’s the very definition of recycling.” 

FedEx Express @ The Hybrid on The Hill Event

I recently had the honor to represent FedEx Express at an event overlooking the steps of the US Capitol building in Washington DC.  One of our Hybrid Diesel-Electric delivery trucks, based a few blocks away at our station here in Washington, was positioned among a few other hybrid trucks.  Of course, ours was the best looking truck, but will admit to a potential bias in that opinion.

Hybrid Vehicles On A Hill – The Offensive Continues

“The one great element in continuing the success of an offensive is maintaining the momentum” – General George C. Marshall