Cloe, Tyson, Ken and Patrick

Boise Co-op was recently honored with a visit by Driven to Sustain founders Tyson Jerry and Cloe Whittaker as they make their world record breaking journey for distance on alternative fuel in a van they’ve converted to run on waste vegetable oil (WVO). They stopped briefly at the store to refuel with vegetable oil, 80 gallons generously donated by Boise local Patrick Crow.*

Driven to Sustain is a non-profit project designed to educate environmental sustainability in schools and promote global environmental awareness in the media. As they travel, Tyson and Cloe are visiting as many sustainable initiatives as they can, learning about the very best practices in sustainable living. Meeting experts in climate change, education, the environment, sustainability, and the “green” movement, Tyson and Cloe are sharing what they learn with students in classrooms coast to coast. The van, nicknamed “The Green Machine” by some and “Veggie Van” by others, has taken Cloe and Tyson on their epic journey to visit every Province and State.  While Cloe and Tyson were in Boise, they were 82% of the way to the record- right now, they are on the way to NYC to break the current record and then will continue on to do a “Victory Lap” through Canada.

Follow them on their journey as they BREAK A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR DISTANCE ON ALTERNATIVE FUEL! Visit their website at http://www.driventosustain.ca. You can also follow them on Twitter and Facebook as well for continuous updates of their journey and mission.

Want to help their cause? Your donations will help to provide environmental education in schools across North America and promote sustainable living in the media. The span of Tyson and Cloe’s success depends on the individuals, groups, and companies who support them. To donate, or for more information regarding donations, click here.

*Patrick will soon be selling his recycled veggie oil at Boise Co-op. Stay tuned for more details, but check out his website in the meantime to learn more about recyclable oil and purchase online: www.walkingjenergy.com