As I was searching for a greener way to send an urgent package, I came across the Greenteam — immediately I thought of this Green Team and began chuckling at the sight of Will Ferrell murdering some random car-driving dude in an act of insane environmentalism.
But then I began reading their website and realized these folks are quite different: 1) They don’t seem to be as funny; but 2) They are genuinely concerned about leaving a lighter footprint.
They’ve pulled 60 vehicles from Toronto’s downtown core to make way for more cyclists, walkers and public transit couriers (all other delivery companies within the GTA still use motorized vehicles) and are in the process of replacing their entire auto fleet with hybrids over the next couple years. Plus, they really like to plant trees.
There’s also the socially progressive and bicycle-oriented TurnAround Couriers, which employs at-risk youth, as well as A-Way, a transit-based courier company staffed by folks living with mental health issues.
Either way, as much as I appreciate the fact that Canada Post and other big names in the delivery biz are switching to hybrid vehicles, I’ll be giving my Oh-crap!-I-forgot-to-mail-this business to companies like those above.
remember: Solar, wind power, and knives!!!!! And make love to mother earth. Just dig a hole in the ground, add some water for lubrication, and go to town!. GREEN TEAM.
“Looking for something fun to do with your friends? TRACK COYOTES, and when you catch them, always remember they’re a great source of meat and protien.”
“Shhhhh…. greenteam!”
But seriously, this is the first time that I’ve visited your Blog, and I’ve got to say, I’m very impressed, not only in your content, which is brilliant, but also in your writting style. Good on you for bring people new and innovative ways to be Greener! Keep it up.
Cheers,
this is great – thanks for the suggestion. especially during the holidays, this will come in handy…
Thanks for the heads-up about the socially responsible courier companies. My office spends a fortune in courier costs with a regular for-profit courier company, so I suggested to my boss that we may want to consider these ethical alternatives!
if tomorrow’s entry isn’t “use dildos… made of glass”, i am going to make it my PERSONAL mission to have this blog shut down, farquharson.