St. Patrick’s Day May Be Over But Being Green Isn’t

St. Patrick’s Day may have passed but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop being green. Spring is very near and you may be trying to decide what to do with your old car, why not donate your car to a green charity? When you donate your car to an environmentally friendly charity you’re doing much more than earn some extra money on your taxes. You are helping to improve the condition of the planet by reducing contamination.  

Green charities recycle donated cars and disposed of whatever leftover materials there may be safely and efficiently which creates a healthier living space for all us. The metal portions of the car are usually melted down and turned into new materials. The fluids that kept the car going while it was being used like the brake and wiper fluid, oil and antifreeze are disposed of safely as to prevent them from leaking into the air and soil. Junk yards don’t dispose of the liquid materials or leftover scrap metal; instead the car is compacted down to a large blob of metal and left to decompose while damaging the planet for many years to come. Donating your vehicle to a green charity that will properly recycle the materials can prevent such unnecessary events from occurring.

If you’re thinking about holding on to your old car that is no longer in the best condition because the weather is breaking don’t risk the possibility of breaking your back and your wallet and you’ll finally be able to work on it, don’t. Often times car improvements done at home don’t go as plan if they ever happen at all. During the process of attempting to fix the car harmful chemicals can leak into the soil and damage the ecosystem if not properly handled. Not mention the money that may be thrown away on a car that wasn’t worth repairing. Save yourself some time and money by donating your vehicle to the green charity of your choice today.