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20 Easy Ways to Green-up Your Journeys

Tips 1 – 5 | Tips 6 – 10 | Tips 11 – 15 | Tips 16 – 20


Bicycle wheel cogs

Tip 1: Walk and Cycle More Often

Yes, it's obvious! But half of the journeys we make are less than two miles long – the perfect length for a decent bit of exercise.



London Underground sign

Tip 2: Make More Use of Public Transport

Apparently, some people don't use buses and trains because they don't know the timetables and routes. Time to check them out, especially for regular journeys.


A traffic jam

Tip3: Car Share

Hitch-hiking is not as advisable as it was, since we are all more wary about personal safety. However, there are some good lift share websites out there. Type 'lift share' into your search engine to find them.


A cycling sign

Tip 4: Take Local Action

Campaign for safer walking and cycling routes. Feedback your experiences of walking and cycling to the local government. Organise local groups to highlight the issues, lobby and be heard!


Car keys

Tip 5: Find Alternatives to the Company Car

Sometimes unavoidable, but if you feel you could manage without one, suggest to your company that they give you a cash alternative. Could your company encourage car sharing or provide any other means of transport?