Walk to work, sun, fresh air and exercise!
There is no traffic to deal with on public transport
Don't get stuck in this traffic!
No more late nights in traffic if you live close to work!
Problem
Although much headway has been made by companies setting up green office environments by adapting buildings and supplies, the problem of employees transport duplication does remain. The vehicles used by employees are using too much gas/petrol, which is a limited petrochemical resource. Excessive gas/petrol emissions worsen air pollution and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading in turn to global warming and climate change.
Solution
Green Living Tips
To help commuters go green you need to join up with other employees and change your habits. You can encourage each other to develop sustainable and environmentally friendly behavior.
Walk or cycle to work.
It is better – and healthier – to make use of alternative green transport. Instead of using your car for short journeys go green by using a cycle or your legs. Remember that cycling for just 15 minutes a day can reduce the risk of heart attack. This reduces fumes and emissions from vehicles, which are bad for the air quality, causing smog, acid rain and contributing to climate change. On average each car produces 4.5 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per annum and for every car made, approximately 25 tons of waste is created.
Share your car
This reduces pollution and congestion. Especially if you commute to work on your own you should consider this option. Ask a colleague or friend to join you. Encourage your company to start a car pool scheme.
Travel to work by bus or train
This way you save money and help the environment. Alternatively, you can travel part way to work by car, then park and ride public transport.
Cycle to the public transport depot
Cycling to the railway station and leaving your bike in a secure locker is now another alternative available to those who wish to leave the car at home for longer commutes.
Super Green Tips
Close to home
Next time you move to a new house, or a new job, make sure you live as close to work as you can! Living within close proximity to work has many lifestyle advantages. Not only will it make your life more convenient, you will also save time, money, energy and the environment!
Work from home (telecommute)
Or enter a hot desking arrangement with you employee i.e. go to the office only periodically and share a desk with others on this basis
Spend money on keeping your vehicle efficient
A fuel-efficient car can save money and cut pollution. This is essential to green living. Furthermore poor maintenance and inefficient driving add to the environmental problems. Drive within the speed limit. Cars traveling at or above 70 mph can use up to 30% more fuel to cover the distance than going at 50 mph.
Hybrid cars
Consider replacing your gas vehicle with a gas/electric hybrid. Company fleet managers should consider greening the fleet
Water/gas cars
Investigate the possibility of greening your car by adapting it to make use of hydrogen gas from water in addition to petroleum.
Effectiveness / Result
These measures will cut costs and diminish the amount of harmful emissions your car produces. Experts say that roughly 50% of the emissions that cause the planet’s ozone problem result from ordinary people doing ordinary things. The cumulative effect of the change in the behavior of individuals will have a beneficial impact on the air quality on our planet.
