I always liked black cars but a cars of a lighter color is what makes it cool – literally, when it comes to reducing carbon emissions. Cars of a lighter hue, such as white or silver, stay cooler because they reflect up to 60% of sunlight.

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Our friends at Eco Touch are giving us five 2-Pack super-soft microfiber towels for our latest promotion. That means you got five shots to win!

Eco Touch Microfiber Towels make car cleaning easier, without worrying about scratching or swirl marks. No more old t-shirts or abrasive towels. Plus you can feel good about not adding to the landfill – this microfiber towel can be reused up to 50 times.

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NASCAR and the EPA have signed a memorandum of understanding intended to raise racing fans’ awareness of environmentally friendly products and initiatives.

Under the agreement, NASCAR will use products that have earned EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) label at racing events. The DfE label tells consumers that, according to the EPA, the product performs well, is cost effective and safer for the environment. By using DfE products at racing events, EPA and NASCAR want to convey to fans that choosing DfE products is an easy thing to do to protect their families and the environment.

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