I would say the overall decrease in carbon emissions and pollution (making companies “green” and making more fuel efficient cars) is going to help the most. The recycling idea is nice but the truth is that there is still TONS of crap going into landfills…lots of people don’t recycle. By making more fuel efficient cars (not just hybrids) people are going to buy them and there will be a big impact. Also, the pollution that comes out of those factories is immense…if they are held to “green” standards, I have no doubt the effect would be great. On a side note, I think many fuel-efficient cars out these cars are not dorky and are very fashionable. It’s my hope that MORE people will start buying these cars not just because they are “green” but because they are cool and reliable, thus making them appeal to more demographics. I myself just got a Honda Fit a month ago and I get 43 mpg and I think it’s the coolest looking thing ever! if I do say so myself Being green can be cost efficient and stylish.