Ford and Toyota have something in common today.
You may already know them as major auto manufacturers known for reliability and efficiency, as well as a diverse lineup of vehicles. This October, they gained another commonality: both made the CDP's A-List for leaders in water conservation.
.@Ford & @Colgate among top #WaterAList firms for #water security. Read more on @business https://t.co/DDmeH6UBGW pic.twitter.com/bsIwaaZYUI
— CDP (@CDP) October 23, 2015
Between 2000 and 2013, Ford reduced its global water usage by 61%, as part of their environmental goals. Their success has been huge, saving billions of gallons of water.
Toyota also utilizes many water-saving programs, as well as other environmental initiatives from small projects helping national parks, to popularizing an entirely new kind of vehicle-- the hydrogen fuel cell.
When it comes to saving water, however, you're already making good choices. Whether you are looking for a used Ford or a used Toyota, or any other brand in fact-- used is better than new for the environment. Often, the majority of the pollution and energy expended in the life of a car comes from the manufacturing process itself. By re-using older cars instead of building new ones, you are saving that manufacturing cost.
Although, yes, it is better to get a newer, fuel-efficient vehicle than an old gas hog.
Visit AutoCenters St. Charles to learn more about the best used vehicles to help the environment, and go for a test drive.
