Our travel and holidays account for around half of the greenhouse gas emissions we produce directly. Each of us is responsible for about 3 tonnes* of carbon dioxide each year. About half of this comes from our cars and half from air travel.
Plus fighting climate change isn't the only reason to change our travel habits. Running a car is becoming much more expensive because of high oil prices, and much more frustrating as congestion gets worse. Plus over-reliance on the car is also harming our health - because we are walking and cycling less.
We have created an easy 3 point plan to help you solve these problems:
1. Walk, cycle, and use public transport more.... and join a Car Club.
This is surprisingly easy to do, and will improve your health, cut your stress levels, save you money, and help fight Climate Change.
We help you to access some of the alternatives to the car for short and long journeys:
• Walking & Cycling
• Bus, coach and trains
• Supermarket deliveries
Plus we also show you an alternative to car ownership that will save you a small fortune: Car Clubs
2. Save on Fuel & Car Tax costs with a Greener Car
When you need to replace your car, you can save a small fortune by trading in your ‘gas guzzler' for something that uses less petrol. This will not only save you money when you fill up, but also on your annual car tax. Plus if you live in London, you can even avoid the congestion charge with some models.
We give you the lowdown on which models are the most environmentally friendly
3. Avoid flying on holiday or for short breaks
Flights are incredibly polluting, and the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. Plus with crowded airports and extra security checks, flying is an increasingly unpleasant experience.
We show you some alternatives that will allow you to avoid all of this, including:
• A wide selection of holiday options in the UK
• The greenest places to stay in the UK
• Rail and coach holidays in Europe
• A selection of stag night options that don't involve flying
* 3 tonnes is the estimate once the multiplier effect of emissions from air travel (x2.7) is taken into account, because they are produced at high altitude. The figure of 2.7 is the figure estimated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
