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Step 1
Combine multiple errands into one trip. If you have a number of places to go, note their proximity to each other and go about them in an order that will let you move quickly from one to the other. Going out less means using less gas and increasing your efficiency to boot.
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Step 2
Carpool to work. Find coworkers who live in your area and organize a schedule whereby you share driving duties throughout the week. Many people do this already and some employers offer incentives to encourage more of their workers to participate in it.
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Step 3
Bike or walk to your destination. Both methods save considerable amounts of gas. Make a list of errands you run within a few miles of your house and endeavor to accomplish them with a bike or by foot, rather than driving.
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Step 4
Take public transit. Most cities have bus services and many have subways or light rail as well. Public transit is often fast and effective, and discount passes are usually available for those who use them regularly.
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Step 5
Telecommute one or more days a week. The Internet means that many people can do their jobs from home, using their computers and keeping in regular touch with their bosses through the phone or Internet. Not only does telecommuting save gas, but it saves your employer money by reducing costs for desk space and amenities such as air conditioning.
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Step 6
Shop for products via the Internet instead of going shopping. The mall makes an attractive destination for many suburbanites, as does shopping at any number of local boutiques. Almost all of the products sold at such locations can be purchased through the website for the retailer in question and sent to you through the mail, saving both gas and driving time.
