GREENSCORE
 
GREENSCORE is a "green" practice and product scoring or rating system. Discover your impact on the environment. while learning to identify true "green" products.
 
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Transportationis one of our society's largest contributors to local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Since most air pollution from cars and trucks is due to the burning of fuel, you can reduce pollution from these sources by using less fuel, using cleaner fuels, and using fuel more cleanly.
 
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Do You:
Walk, bike, take the bus or train as opposed to a car?
Use an energy-efficient, low emissions vehicle?
Hold city officials accountable for making smart urban design decisions that support non-auto transportation methods?
Live near where you work or telecommute?
Plan consecutive trips (trip chain and plan car-free days)?
Support businesses, schools, and organizations within biking and walking distance of your home?
Utilize a car-sharing program instead of buying a second or third car?
Use cleaner/alternative transportation fuels?
Help your city or county to expand its "green government" planning initiatives by contacting your local elected officials with ideas to improve transportation design, roads, trails, sidewalks while reducing costs?
Pay attention to stories related to governmental support, funding, research, and subsidiaries available for specific alternative fuels when reading the paper and listening to the news and call your elected officials to share your views?
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