Ideal Bite

Are you on a high-speed chase for lower energy bills?

10.12.2007

Submitted by tmeronek on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 12:01am.

The Bite:

Pullover. Either put one on or take one off, that is. Instead of reaching for the heat or A/C switch, regulate your temp by wearing layers, and get the energy-bill pigs (not to mention CO2 emissions) off your tail.

The Benefits:

Bill savings at home. Wearing appropriate clothes avoids indecent exposure to the elements and can save you $250 per year.
Less CO2. Adopting this tip helps avoid 1,000 lb of CO2 per Biter, per year.
Less nagging. Wearing layers when you go to your BFF's or the office means you won't have to ask if you can turn the A/C up or down depending on the outfit you're wearing.
Snuggling up. If you're lookin' for a cuddle, pretend like you can't find any layers and cozy up to someone sexy.

Personally Speaking:

The SF Biter team are experts in the fine art of layering but spent most of the unusually warm summer toting their jackets under their arms.

Wanna Try:

Stewart+Brown Cropped Hoody - this organic beaut takes the hoodie into high-fashion territory; for women ($164).
Sameunderneath Off Shore Jacket - black track jacket for guys made with 65% bamboo fabric ($132).
Lucy Soy Jersey Hoodie - comfy, layering hoodie made from soy ($50).
Of the Earth Mega Hoody Sweatshirt - men's organic-cotton, classic hoodie; available in four basic colors ($55-$78).
DIY Bite: Really any old body-warmer'll do.

Cocktail Fact

In one of the longest car chases ever, German bank robbers were pursued for 620 miles, through several countries, before Ukrainian police caught them.