What’s Your Carbon Footprint?
 You know global warming is a problem but figure you can’t do much to fix it, right? Wrong! By knowing your carbon footprint, you can lessen your negative effect on the environment in a variety of ways. Carbon footprint’s definition is: a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide. These include the usual suspects like car and air travel and heating and cooling homes, but also include less-thought of categories such as food miles and embodied carbon. How much food you purchase from non-local sources and the process costs involved in products and services make up food miles and embodied carbon. Carbon emissions from consumable products make up over half of the average western household’s emissions!
To calculate your carbon footprint and learn how you can reduce it, grab a couple utility bills, add up your car mileage, the number of trips you take in a year, and visit http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.html. The calculator will tell you how many trees to plant to offset your primary footprint, as well as other suggestions to minimize your carbon emissions.
Commuter Club can help reduce your carbon footprint and put money back in your wallet! Join a vanpool, start a carpool, or personalize your commute by bicycling or riding a bus. Each of these will lessen your carbon footprint and save you money simultaneously. To learn more and find the solution that works for you, give us a call at (770) 859-2331.
Information in this article can be found at: www.carbonfootprint.com.
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The Outdoors Are Calling Your Name
 We hope you enjoyed the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony if you were able to join us last week! Be sure to take time this summer to enjoy the newly opened Bob Callan Trail.
The Cumberland Community Improvement District is proud to bring you this beautiful 2.1 mile multi-use trail that connects to the Chattahoochee National Recreation Center on Highway 41. The trail follows Rottenwood Creek to the Chattahoochee River and includes three bridges that range in length from 84 to 137 feet, as well as almost 500 feet in elevated wooden boardwalks. The innovative construction of this trail makes each turn a new and exciting experience.
Come experience the beauty of the Cumberland Galleria area and the Bob Callan Trail for yourself. Parking is located at the Bob Callan Trailhead at Interstate North Pkwy. and Cumberland Blvd., and also at the Rottenwood Creek Trailhead at the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area on Highway 41. For more information visit www.CommuterClub.com.
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Love Your Ride to Work? These Vanpoolers Do!
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 When you’ve ridden in a vanpool for a year, the other passengers that were once strangers become friends. Developing new friendships is one of the many perks of joining a vanpool.
Rolanda Mitchell and her crew in VP 23684 commute from Rainbow Drive in Decatur to Wildwood Office Park. VP 23684, affectionately called the “Soul Van” by its riders, is recognizable by the silver disco ball ornament seen swinging from the rearview mirror.
This group of women, who mostly grew up in the 70s disco era, celebrates birthdays, baby showers and other special occasions with cards and homemade baked goods. But they don’t limit their camaraderie to inside the van. They spend the first Friday of each quarter trying out a new restaurant in the Atlanta area as a group.
“We all feel truly blessed to be sharing a ride with and getting to know such a wonderful group of people,” Rolanda said.
What makes your vanpool unique? Let Ginny Rainey know at grainey@commuterclub.com, and we may feature your vanpool in an upcoming e-newsletter.
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Cumberland Mall Keeps Getting Better
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Cumberland Mall keeps adding new stores and restaurants, making Cumberland Galleria the place to be! Look for these exciting additions throughout the summer and fall:
- The new mall entrance on the west end of the mall is now open.
- Valet parking is now available.
- Wi-Fi service is available in the Center Court.
- Shop the mall online! Search every store, product and sale. Reserve items for in-store pickup. Visit www.cumberlandmall.com and click on ‘Product Search.’
- Come see Spa Sydell’s beautiful new look! Their renovation and expansion will be complete in June.
- Aldo Shoes will open in August on the Lower Level Costco Wing, next to Caché.
- Fresh 2 Order (f2o) will open this fall on the Lower Level Costco Wing, inside the new entrance.
- Macy’s is in the process of a major interior renovation as well as a merchandise upgrade. The phased renovation will be complete in November.
Enjoy the benefit of walking to Cumberland Mall from your office on your lunch break or after work. Receive monthly mall updates and special discounts by signing up for the Cumberland e-Club at Guest Services, and be entered to win a $100 mall gift card every month for a year! For more information, visit www.cumberlandmall.com.
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Give Your Car a Day Off!
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 Ever listen to Clark Howard’s advice? The radio personality wants you to try a day without your car between June 18th and June 22nd. Pick one of these days to carpool, ride mass transit, telework, ride your bike or follow Clark Howard’s lead and walk to work! Sign up at http://wsbradio.com/cleanair/ and WSB will send a reminder e-mail to give your car a day off.
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