With an increasing number of car owners looking for ways to be more environmentally responsible, a newly launched Web site educates consumers on a simple, but often overlooked, step they can take to be ‘greener’ drivers.
The site, www.greenwheelbalance.com, offers numerous resources designed to educate the public on wheel weights, particularly the environmental benefits of steel (as opposed to lead) weights.
The site, which is operated by the BADA wheel weight division of Hennessy Industries, provides up-to-date coverage of state-by-state wheel weight legislation, the environmental benefits of steel vs. lead, and other helpful information, including:
BADA steel certified shop list – Site users can access a list of auto shops in their areas offering BADA steel wheel weights simply by entering their ZIP codes.
Educational video – a short video about environmentally friendly steel weight weights and the nationwide shift from lead to steel.
Legislation tracker – U.S. map with current status of wheel weight legislation in each state.
News articles – full news clips from publications across the country covering the steel wheel weight issue and related legislation.
“Why Steel?” fact sheet and FAQs – general information about the history of the wheel weight issue, the hazards of lead wheel weights and the environmental benefits of steel.
Tips for getting involved – suggestions for reaching out to legislators, shop owners, friends and family and sharing information about environmentally friendly steel wheel weights.
Members of the Twitter community can also receive green vehicle tips and updates on the steel wheel weight issue by following BADA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GrnWheels.
Shop owners and automotive industry insiders can go to www.steelwheelweights.com for complete information on steel wheel weights and related legislation.
