Where ecology hits the Bank Account

[Niri Te]

We got into a thought on another thread that was threatening to hijack it, so I am starting this one here.
We are talking about what those of us that have desires to leave as small a footprint as is PRACTICAL, given our different financial situations, can realize those desires short term, as much as possible, until we can get into situations where we can come closer to our individual goals, which might be far loftier than is practical at the present time.
We were speaking about our personal cars and trucks, and what those of us who can not afford the newest and cleanest cars and trucks that do NOT live in areas with mass transit can do to have a smaller foot print.
Let the discussions and hopefully NOT arguments begin.
Niri Te