Commuting
5 things you can do to Green Your Commuting
It would be sublime (and probably very green) to just zap ourselves to and from work like on Star Trek. Maybe one day ... but for now we're stuck with more mundane forms of locomotion. Get the lowdown on greening your current commuting mode or on alternative possibilities you may want to try.
Carpool instead of driving solo
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Carpooling offers more than just a shared ride—it reduces carbon dioxide emissions, saves you money, and lightens the traffic load on roads.
Take public transportation
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Opting for public transit means more passengers per vehicle and a smaller environmental footprint.
Allow employees to telecommute
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Your company can cut employee travel time, and thereby reduce carbon dioxide emissions, while saving money on building and infrastructure costs.
Maintain your car
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Keeping on top of routine automotive upkeep—checking and replacing air filters, changing the oil, tuning the engine, etc.—may not be an ideal way to spend a Saturday afternoon but makes for a more efficient, earth-friendly Sunday afternoon drive.
Permit employees to work on a flexible schedule
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Allowing employees to start work earlier or later in the day lets them avoid rush-hour traffic, reducing carbon emissions and saving travel time.
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