Go Car Free – Any Day of the Year!
You can get in your car and drive – or you can be green and eco friendly and go Car Free.
Today.
Sometimes.
Many times.
Or all the time!
The more often you go car free, the bigger the improvement in air quality.
And that’s not the only benefit – going car free also means that you:
- Get out of traffic: It’s more fun NOT to drive – and less stressful! Did you know that drivers can spend upwards of 70 hours/year sitting in traffic?
- Reduce a TON of pollution: Cars and trucks produce 55 percent of an average household’s carbon footprint, and 30-40 percent of ozone-causing pollutants
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: Leaving your car at home just two days a week will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 1,600 pounds / over 700 kg each year!
- Save money: Using public transportation promotes an active lifestyle and can save you more than $750/month in maintenance, insurance, and gas / fuel costs.
Sure, driving is easy and convenient – but is it just a habit, something you don’t think about?
Could you go car free – even occasionally – with just a small amount of effort?
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Car Free Day raises awareness of the benefits of going car free – but it’s very green and eco friendly to go car free any time of the year.
You could even open up a street or two in your area for a specific time. the photo shows Jakarta’s car free day – they do it once every month, and people love it!
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Oh, and on the subject of improving your air quality by going car free, why not check out Clean Air Partners to sign-up for AirAlerts or download the free Air Quality App!
Please spread the word about going car free – it’s fun! Sharing buttons below and right – thank you!
