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Increase your fuel economy:
• If you don't know, find out what mileage your current vehicle gets by visiting the EPA's Green Vehicle Guide.
• Check out Smartcars
• Upgrade to a hybrid
• Learn more about biodiesel
Maintenance:
• Keep your tires properly inflated
• Don't haul around unnecessary weight
• Get a tune-up
• Be an Eco Driver using EcoDriving Best Practices
• Minimizing aggressive acceleration and braking
• Don't idle your engine
Eco your car washing:
• Consider switching to a waterless car wash.
• Wash on gravel, grass, or another permeable surface.
• Use a water-saving hose nozzle. Select a nozzle with an automatic shut-off valve so that water is not continuing to flow as you wash.
• Select the right soap. Choose a biodegradable soap that is chlorine- and phosphate-free. Phosphates encourage algae bloom when they enter water and reduce oxygen levels for other aquatic species.
• Opt for reusable towels. Swap paper towels for re-usable microfiber towels.
Ride your Bike instead! Bike commuting improves your health:
• Staying in better shape will decrease your chances of getting sick.
• National health statistics show that when you're more active, you decrease your risk for cancer, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
• Bicycle commuting allows you to include your workout in your daily schedule and helps to meet fitness goals.
Bike commuting improves your mood:
• More energy available throughout the day.
• Improved health and happiness.
• Regular participation in a cycling routine naturally shifts your focus to include thoughts of the weather, areas in your community to ride, road safety, and traffic. Thereby increasing your awareness of the link between the environment and your community.
Bike commuting saves you money:
• Reduce car maintenance.
• Reduce your gas bill.
• Reduce parking costs.
Consider other transportation:
• Mass transportation: bus/ train
• RideShare Company for Car and Van pooling
• Car sharing Programs like ZipCar
• Walk
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