Five Steps to Greener Driving – Go Green and Save Some Green –

1. Sensible and Sustainable Driving

Drive smoothly for improved fuel efficiency of up to 30% (according to The Guardian). Don’t be a boy racer! Be speed savvy to cut fuel consumption – The Department of Transport state that driving at 70mph uses up to 15% more fuel than travelling at 50 mph.

2. Source a Second Hand Car

Cut costs and buy a second hand car model. Not only will you save cash and avoid the steep vehicle depreciation of a new car, but you will save the worlds resources! You are even able to check the fuel efficiency of car models through online search tools. Carhoots marketplace is where you can find the best deals on used cars.

3. Join a Car Club: Become a Zipster

If you only need a car now and again, join Zipcar, the UK’s biggest car club. It’s hassle free, cost effective and sustainable. In fact, each car club vehicle cuts 26 privately owned cars on the road, according to a TFL report. Pick up a car for an hour and the fuel and insurance is covered. You’ll be stylish too!

4. Lift Sharing: Join the National Car Sharing Scheme

Reduce your carbon footprint and commute with colleagues to work. According to Liftshare you could save up to £800 a year, whilst also easing traffic congestion and looking after your car. You’ll never have a lonely commute again!

5. Go hybrid or electric: Set the trend for greener living

Invest in a car that produces low emissions and help save the planet. London has already enforced a low emissions zone to cut CO2 and with tightening Euro Standards (rules on vehicle emissions) you need to get in there first in setting the future trends for using environmentally clean vehicles. There are even plug-in car grants available, see Direct Gov for more.