What if someone told you that there’s an easy way to save money, get healthier, and help the environment–all at the same time? Sounds pretty sweet, right?
It’s not a sci-fi fantasy. As a blogger from Charlotte, N.C., is showing, you can do all of those things at once. All you need to do is drive a little less.
You already know that leaving your car at home is good for the atmosphere. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average American car gives off 6.5 tons of emissions in a year.
It’s the other benefits that make driving less more than a green endeavor. In giving up a car for just two months, Charlotte’s car-free blogger has saved nearly $500, burned the equivalent of more than 6 pounds of body fat, and learned more about his neighbors and fellow commuters.
We know it’s impractical for most people to stay out of their cars all of the time. But you can help just by cutting cut back on the amount that you drive, just as many families did during the recession. Curbing your vehicle use by just 25% could go a long way toward making the Earth greener–and your pocketbook fatter.
Need some tips on how to drive less? See our cheat sheet here.
Or maybe you have your own tips. Share them with your fellow Team Earth members! You can comment here, send a tweet our way, or talk on the Team Earth Facebook page.
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