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Avoid using your car for shorter journeys - walk, cycle or take the bus - you might even enjoy it. Our calorie calculator will show you some of the benefits. Short trips use more fuel - especially if the engine is cold. |
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Share your journeys - combine chores on one trip, go shopping with friends or a neighbour, take a colleague to work. |
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Car share - a number of communities and local authorities are starting car share clubs. Find out more from the Carplus - http://www.carshareclubs.org.uk or Smartmoves http://www.smartmoves.co.uk. |
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If you are changing your car - think economy. A smaller car will save money on tax and fuel and reduce pollution. You can check the carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption of new cars at - http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk. |
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Investigate alternatives - the Environmental Transport Association http://www.eta.co.uk, offer a breakdown service for your car and bicycle, and are promoting sustainable transport in the UK. Cleaner fuels are becoming more widely available - they may save you money and reduce pollution - the energy saving organisation Powershift can show you how -
http://www.transportenergy.org.uk |
