Use Less Gas With These Helpful Commuter Tips
Go Green On Your Commute
American citizens account for 4% of the world’s population, yet we consume 25% of its oil, primarily in the form of gasoline. Given how much we drive, that should come as no surprise. Americans are commuting farther than ever before and consuming far more fuel. However, there are ways to curtail our energy consumption and bring it within reasonable limits. Here are 10 ways to go green on your commute.
- Carpool. If coworkers live nearby, or if your residence is on their way to work, try to organize a carpooling schedule. Not only will you save gas and reduce your carbon footprint, you’ll also get a welcome reprieve from driving yourself to work everyday.
- Consolidate Your Trips. Running all of your errands at once saves the short back-and-forth trips that doing them one at a time requires. Go to the grocery store on your way home from work, run to the post-office after dropping off your kids, or do all of them in one fell swoop. Continue reading
