Why would we stop doing something that we were so obstinately for? Something that we believed so deeply in? Doesn’t that make us hypocrites? Honestly, I feel like one. But on the road, there are too many factors that make using a WVO vehicle really difficult.
Read MoreOur trip through California was a quick one for many reasons. But we still got to see a lot.
Read MoreWhat is %FFF? Does it have to do with how awesome Surly bikes are? It’s “percent fossil-fuel-free” and it’s the way we measure how sustainable our lives and travels are. Our goal is to achieve 100% fossil fuel free living.
Read MoreJerud and I have talked a lot about whether or not having a WVO vehicle is worth it. Find out what we really think about having a WVO vehicle.
Read MoreImagine this: You’re driving up a mountain on a gravel road. The scenery around you is stunning. You notice an ice cave on the side of a mountain across the valley and get out to take some photos. When you get back in the car you see a look on your partner’s face that concerns you.
Read MoreOur truck is a 1991 Ford F-250 that has been converted to run on waste vegetable oil (WVO). A WVO vehicle is also called a "grease car" and runs on used cooking oil from restaurants, which would otherwise be a waste product. We converted the truck because it has a smaller environmental impact than using a diesel or gasoline truck.
Read MoreWe thought we would share the things we've learned in the past two weeks. Some you might say to yourself, "Duh!"
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