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Impact
Big impact
Cost
Free
Time
Moderate
If you’re lucky enough to have a mere 30 second walking commute from your bed to your home office, go ahead and check this off — you did it!
But as other businesses implement return to office or hybrid office policies, the need for commuting to work is becoming a reality for many people. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to make your commute more eco-friendly, and the impact will add up quickly! Transit, carpooling, and EVs are top climate solutions. For example, if public transit replaces cars for 30 percent of all urban passenger trips, that would save upwards of upwards of 10 gigatons of CO2 over the next 30 years.
One of the best ways to make your commute as efficient as possible is to experiment with various transportation modes and routes. Walking and biking are an easy way to get your daily exercise in. Transit is right behind as an extremely energy-efficient option, and it can also be a great way to relax and enjoy some downtime during your commute. Carpooling can reduce emissions and help you save money on gas, while also allowing you to socialize with your colleagues.
When considering the trade-offs, it’s okay to weigh the environmental impact against the practicality of each option. Even if it’s as small as parking a little farther away and walking 10 minutes longer to get to the office, what matters is challenging yourself to change your routine and finding something that you might not have expected working for you.
Once you’ve finalized your new commute, check off the combination of transportation methods you use to get to work below:
Saves money
Big impact
Long-term
799 completed
Walk or bike to work
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Affordable
Medium impact
Long-term
839 completed
Use public transit in your commute
✓ Mark as complete
Saves money
Small impact
Quick
391 completed
Carpool to work or school
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Investment
Big impact
Extended
834 completed
Buy or lease an electric, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid car
✓ Mark as complete