Planet Forward Green Tip Of The Week – Declare A Car-Free Weekend
ByA New Concept In Green Living - Stay Home For The Weekend
Here’s another easy green tip and it’s just a commitment to not drive for a single weekend. Imagine if all drivers agreed to do this, the environmental impact would be huge. If you still feel that you have to get out of the house, walk or bike, just leave the car in the garage.
Similar to earth hour when non-essential power sources are turned off, it would be easy to declare your own ‘car-free weekend’, meaning you won’t travel by any vehicle that burns fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources, meaning they take millions of years to form, yet we continue to deplete reserves faster that they are being formed. Engines burn fuel and therefore produce carbon dioxide every time you travel. Carbon dioxide is the most significant greenhouse gas released by human activities and it is widely considered a primary contributor to climate change. So follow this green tip and pick a weekend, park your car, and leave it there.
You’ll save the gas money while you relax, spend time with your family, or work on some those projects you’ve been ignoring at home. This green tip can be easily accommodated with any schedule; you can decide which weekend works best for your greener lifestyle and then encourage your friends and family to follow your lead.
