In today’s world, it’s not uncommon to hear the term “going green” many times in a short time period.  It’s in the media and it often finds its way into our everyday conversations among friends as well.  But what exactly does “going green” mean?

In simple terms, “going green” means choosing a lifestyle and habits that will reduce or minimize the negative effect of an individual on the environment.  This can be anything from being careful how much water you use on a daily basis, to recycling household waste, to buying a hybrid vehicle that cuts down on the need for natural fuels.  No matter how small the lifestyle change may be, it all adds up to making a big deal for the environment.

But going green doesn’t just have to do with what YOU are doing personally to help the environment.  It might mean choosing to do business with someone else who is also doing THEIR part to help Mother Nature.  For example, you can choose to do business with an auto repair shop that employs good environment-saving practices every day.

Good Works Auto Repair, with shops in Tempe and Mesa, Arizona, is a perfect example of an auto repair shop that believes in green.  One of the services they provide to customers is emissions repair.  This keeps your vehicle operating at a level which minimizes the negative effect it has on the environment.  And, instead of sending all the waste from car repairs to the landfill, Good Works Auto Repair believes in recycling and reusing as much as possible.  Items such as car batteries, catalytic converters, used tires, transmission fluid, engine oil, and oil filters can all be recycled or reused.  This means fewer of these items going to the landfill and it also reduces the amount of raw materials needed to produce a new product.

So, the next time you’re in need of a car repair, practice green shopping.  Choose an auto repair shop that believes in going green.  Then you can rest easy, knowing that you’ve done your part to help the environment and keep it around for future generations to enjoy.