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Get in shape and be friendly to the environment all at once!
Journeys of less than 3 km may take less time if you walk, use a bike or take the bus. If taking your kids along, try using a skateboard, skipping rope or rollerblades!
Car pool!
If you live far away from school, instead of driving your kids to and from school each day, start a car pooling initiative with the other parents and share the responsibility. It will save you time, petrol and help the environment.
Keep your tyres properly inflated.
This will reduce wear and tear on them and increase their longevity, thereby saving money. It also saves precious raw material: it takes 27 litres of crude oil to produce a new tire. Under-inflated tyres also increase fuel consumption by up to 10 %. Check your tyres at least once a month.
Slow down!
When driving your car, drive steadily and anticipate what is coming up. Avoid rapid accelerations and breaking as much as possible. This will decrease your fuel consumption.
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/best-way-to-get-around-bicycle-car-or-on-foot or scan the QR code.
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