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One-hit Wonder
In an urban area it’s worth considering joining a car club. These are growing fast, and there may now be one in your area. Check out CarPlus, CityCarClub or StreetCar.
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The Big Ask
If you are replacing a car, choose an eco-friendly one. In an urban area it’s worth considering an electric car such as the G-Wiz. Hybrids (Toyota and Honda) are also good. The Environmental Transport Association has a good car buyers guide, and there are many websites looking at the greenest cars available.
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Repeating Challenge
Leave your car at home as often as you can. Challenge yourself to be prepared to walk/cycle further distances.
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Occasional
Do a ‘car fast’ for one week and see what happens….
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The Big Ask
Share a car with another family who live close by.
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The Big Ask
Only have one car for your household.
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Repeating Challenge
If you have to drive somewhere, plan ahead to combine tasks.
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Repeating Challenge
Do all your car-based jobs once a week.
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Think on This
Get hold of Cutting Your Car Use: Save Money, Be Healthy, Be Green! by Anna Semlyen (Totnes: Green Books; 2001)
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Repeating Challenge
Slow down! Driving at 70mph uses 25-30% more fuel than driving at 50.
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Repeating Challenge
Change your driving patterns to be more fuel-efficient: get into the higher gears as quickly as possible, don’t brake hard, keep tyres well inflated and keep your car well serviced.
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The Big Ask
Convert your car to LPG.
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The Big Ask
Become a car-free household.
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One-hit Wonder
Make your next car a hybrid or an electric car (see GoinGreen.co.uk)
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