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What To Do With My Prius? Here’s the Eco-Friendly Guide to End-of-Life Hybrid Recycling

Not sure what to do with your Prius when it reaches the end of its life? Here’s how hybrid vehicles are responsibly dismantled, recycled, and kept in the circular economy through eco-friendly recycling programs like SHiFT®.

How to Make Sustainable Choices in a World That’s Always Selling You More

In a world overflowing with ads, upgrades, and pressure to buy more, sustainable living can feel impossible. But with a few mindset shifts and simple habits - outlined by marketing professional and guest author Jillian Barron - intentional choices become easier and far more rewarding.

Dismantling Auto Recycling Myths

Auto recycling has come a long way from the “junkyard” stereotypes of the past. In this guest article, Brian Bachand, CEO of Westover Auto Salvage, breaks down the industry’s most persistent myths and explains how today’s certified recyclers operate with modern standards, rigorous quality control, and a commitment to sustainability.

Building on a Legacy, Riverbend Recycled Auto Parts

Riverbend Recycled Auto Parts at Jeff Smid Auto has been a cornerstone of sustainable vehicle recycling in the Quad Cities for nearly 20 years. From quality used parts to responsible end-of-life vehicle disposal, Riverbend continues its legacy of keeping valuable materials out of landfills while serving the community. And with that mission, they are a natural and trusted partner to the SHiFT Vehicle Retirement Initiative®, where vehicles are recycled to completion.

AP: Study Finds EVs Quickly Overcome Their Energy-Intensive Build to be Cleaner Than Gas Cars

While there is a bigger carbon footprint in the very short term because of the manufacturing process in creating the batteries for electric vehicles, very quickly you come out ahead in CO2 emissions by year three and then for all of the rest of the vehicle lifetime, you’re far ahead and so cumulatively much lower carbon footprint.

The True Cost of Keeping a Car You Don’t Use

Keeping an unused car might seem harmless, but it comes with hidden costs — from insurance and registration fees to pollution and rust. Learn how letting go through SHiFT® can save money and the planet.

How to Bring Circular Thinking Into Everyday Life

Circular thinking isn’t just for businesses or sustainability experts — it’s a mindset that anyone can adopt. By looking at what we buy, use, and throw away through a new lens, we can keep valuable materials in motion and reduce waste. From repairing at home to recycling vehicles responsibly through SHiFT®, small actions create lasting impact. In the words of Robin Wall Kimmerer, “The stories we choose to shape our behaviors have adaptive consequences.” Here’s how to build circular habits that sustain both people and the planet.

SHiFT® and Stadium Auto Parts Featured in The Colorado Sun

SHiFT® was recently featured in The Colorado Sun for helping get old, high-polluting vehicles off the road and advancing sustainable auto recycling. The article spotlights SHiFT’s guaranteed vehicle retirement process and highlights certified partner Stadium Auto Parts, an 80-year leader in responsible recycling. Together, SHiFT and Stadium ensure every vehicle is processed to completion—engines decommissioned, materials reclaimed, and pollutants kept out of the environment. Read more about how SHiFT and our partners are creating a cleaner, more circular future for automotive recycling.

Spotlight on a Trusted Partner: Cocoa Auto Salvage

For nearly five decades, Cocoa Auto Salvage has been a trusted name in Florida’s Space Coast community — helping drivers find affordable, high-quality OEM parts while protecting the planet through responsible recycling. Founded by Doug and Linda Lathem in 1978, this family-run business has grown from a two-person operation into a modern, environmentally conscious recycling facility. As a SHiFT Vehicle Retirement Initiative® partner, Cocoa Auto Salvage ensures every retired vehicle is recycled to completion, reducing carbon emissions and promoting a truly circular automotive economy. Learn how they’re driving sustainability forward in Central Florida.