We’ve talked about the health benefits of Zipcar before, and now they’re sweetening the deal in Oregon with free passes to nature areas in the state. Zipcar recently outfitted 40 Portland Oregon vehicles with federal Northwest Forest Passes and / or Oregon State Park Passes.

This is a cool deal if you already use Zipcar, and if not this is a great time to get on board with Zipcar. This is also perfect for travelers coming to the Portland area; you avoid having to rent a car for your vacation AND you’ll save money on park passes.
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Most eco-minded individuals have heard of car sharing and how it’s a healthy choice for the environment, and now there’s news that car sharing may be far healthier for human bodies too, not just the earth. Zipcar launched their 2009 Low-Car Diet this summer in which more than 250 people in cities in the U.S., Canada and London, gave up their personally owned car for one month, choosing instead to walk, bike, take public transit or Zipcar as necessary. The 2009 Low-Car Diet was supported by national sponsors and editorial partners, including Montague Corporation, HealthCentral.com and EverydayHealth.com.
And the results? Astounding…

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