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Step 1
Consider alternative means of transportation, such as walking or bicyling. Or, try carpooling or telecommuting.
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Step 2
If you must drive your car, try to do all your errands at one time, one after the other.
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Step 3
Refuel your car in the evening instead of during the day, when heat allows emissions in the air and from gas to form ground-level ozone.
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Step 4
Avoid spilling gas.
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Step 5
Keep your car in good condition.
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Step 6
Look for merchants who provide delivery services to help reduce car use.
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Step 7
Campaign to have your company or office provide a cafeteria or catering service (if it doesn't already have one) so that you don't have to drive from the workplace to eat lunch.
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Step 8
Avoid purchasing products that come in aerosol spary cans; try solid, gel and liquid forms instead.
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Step 9
Use gas-powered lawn tools as little as possible.
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Step 10
Use water-based paints instead of oil and varnishes.
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Step 11
Avoid using lighter fluid when barbecuing. Instead, use an electric or chimney briquette starter.











Comments
offgrid said
on 12/21/2008 Why not the electric ZENN Car ? I see they sell these for about 15 k.
Anonymous said
on 10/30/2007 Instead of riding a car to school or work, try walking or riding a bike. Both are great exercise and healthier for the environment.
Anonymous said
on 10/30/2007 Stop burning so many fossil fuels.