ALC - edenred

The average American spends 250 hours a year commuting to work. That’s equal to 10 days just spent driving.

On September 22, cities across the globe will celebrate World Car-Free Day and encourage motorists to give up their cars for an entire day. The event highlights the numerous benefits of going car-free – including reduced air pollution, lower stress, and more physical exercise.

When you hear the phrase “go green”, your mind more than likely goes straight to recycling. While recycling is a huge aspect of going green, it’s not the only way to do so.

Today, commuters are working to do their part in making our planet a clean and safe place to live and work. Green commuting options are becoming increasingly popular.

If you are like the average person in the U.S., you’ll spend nearly an hour a day commuting to, and from work, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That time in the car plus your other errands means you’re generating a lot of carbon emissions.

Eating healthy isn’t always easy in the workplace even though there’s a lot of help there to do it. But a healthy diet really can make a difference for employees both in their personal and professional lives. That means there are benefits for employers too.

How green is commuting by bike compared to cars and other forms of transportation? Research conducted by a University of Oxford professor shows that if people decide to change their commuting habits, they can slash the size of their carbon footprint. By selecting a bike instead of a car for commuting needs, the average citizen can reduce their carbon emissions by 67 percent.

Go green when commuting back to the office