Save Money & Earth by Reducing Gas Guzzling!

Because of the pandemic, many people worked at home and no longer commuted to work.  Now businesses are considering bringing people back to the workplace.  The United States’ goal is to lower our carbon emissions by 45% in just 8 years.   Businesses & individuals can do their part.

Here is a good argument to for you to work at home at least 1-2 days a week:

Did you know? 

Working from home even just once a week will reduce your commuting footprint by 20 percent.

Here’s what individuals can do:

Cars alone account for about half of the carbon footprint of a typical two-vehicle American family. Besides saving money on gas you can reduce your carbon footprint by:

1.      Spend less time in your car: walk, bike or take public transit.

2.      When you do have to commute to work, carpooling will drive down emissions. Combining errands to make fewer trips will also help reduce fuel usage, and walking to your neighborhood market for essentials is a nice way to support local while curbing GHGs

3.      Choose a fuel-efficient vehicle (but don’t upgrade too fast) Choose a smaller car or a hybrid or electric vehicle when it comes time to upgrade. Some small cars run 50 miles per gallon, whereas pickup trucks might run in the high 20s. Added bonus: you’ll seriously save on gas.

-        However, the production of vehicles is actually hugely carbon intensive and may take away the gains from opting for an energy-efficient model. If you are buying a new car, look for a SmartWay-certified vehicle—this government program run by the EPA certifies the lowest emitting cars each year.

Make your ride more fuel-efficient. 

a.      You can save gas by accelerating and braking gradually, subduing your inner speed demon mileage. 

b.      Use cruise control! 

c.      Don’t leave car idling.

d.      If you’re packing cargo, use a hitch-mounted rack (the kind that attaches to the back of your car) instead of roof-top boxes to make your car more aerodynamic.

Service your car regularly.  It will be more efficient.

Gas can be costly. You can save money & lower your carbon footprint by following these tips.

Choose 1-2 of these ideas to implement this month! 

We can make a difference & save money at the same time!