Ideal Bite: Speed of Sound

June 23, 2009 Trouble viewing this email? Read it online... IN-FLIGHT AUDIO Speed of Sound If 10,000 Biters avoid chucking one pair of headphones, we'll avert the weight of 10 flight attendants in landfill waste. Can't hear at 600 mph? Have no fear - just take along your own headphones and/or get an in-flight audio adapter so you won't have to buy (and later chuck) the 'phones airlines offer onboard. Sound good? Making (sound) waves for the planet. Given that there are almost 30,000 commercial flights each day in the United States, headphone waste (plus its packaging) adds up - even if the airline takes them back and refurbishes them for a future flight. Fast savings. Though they're usually free on international flights, on most domestic ones headphones can cost up to $5 a pop; adapters cost as little as $3 and it's a one-time purchase. Breaking the cruddy 'phones barrier. Use your own - not just the low-budget sets they have onboard. Mike brings his own headphones first and foremost because he can't stand the uncomfy, cheapo sets they have on most flights. Bring your own earphones - airlines are increasingly updating their audio systems to get rid of old-school, two-pronged headphone plugs. If you want guaranteed in-flight audio, bring an adapter (see options below). Brookstone Headphone Accessory Kit - has three different adapters, so pretty much all your bases are covered ($15). Maxell Airline Adapter - two-pronged adapter that fits into most in-flight entertainment systems ($3). If you forgot yours at home and gotta spring for the ones they offer, keep them and try to remember to bring 'em next time you fly. The fastest passenger aircraft ever built was the now-discontinued Tupolev, which had seating for 140 and could fly faster than 1,500 mph (today most commercial planes go about 600 mph). SPONSOR SHARE           FORWARD TO A FRIEND           ADD TO MYBITES           BLOG WITH US           COMMENT ON THIS TIP Ready to get fit? Check out our tips, then tell us your exercise secrets. Like This Tip? Try These: The Jetsetter - Green Gifts Week Something to make their travels a little less painful. We... Please Don't Go If you wanna save a little CO2, use the airport lavatory,... OK to Rock the Boat Leave the upset at home. You'll be cruisin' easy with our... EDITORIAL POLICY  |  PRIVACY POLICY  |  TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRESS KIT  |  ADVERTISE  |  CONTACT US Copyright 2009 Ideal Bite, Inc. 340 Brannan St. Ste 402 San Francisco, CA 94107