In the current economic climate travelling a long distance to work isn’t uncommon. This can be an expensive and time consuming journey as well as excessively contributing to carbon fuel emissions. If you want to cut your commute time, reduce your expenses and help the environment then here are a few tips to make your long distance daily commute more eco-friendly.

Consider Altering your Working Hours

You could significantly cut your commute time if you avoid rush hour, motorways and highways can be extremely clogged in typical rush hour times – sometimes adding hours onto your journey time. Speak to your boss and see if you can work something out that suits you both. It may mean a later start and finish time but could drastically cut your time spent travelling daily. Also, being stuck in traffic jams can be extremely bad for the environment as the car is on the road, releasing carbon emissions for a long period of time. Plus, the stop-start procedure of traffic jams consumes more fuel than driving at a steady pace, meaning you have to fill up more often.

Compare Transport Options

If you regularly take trips abroad as part of your job it can be tempting to use a hire car as your transfer option between the airport and your destination. However, other public transport options may be considerably cheaper and take the stress out of your journey. Many cities in Europe boast efficient train systems with fares which are usually a lot cheaper than car hiring costs. Plus, catching the train could be a safer option, especially if you’re prone to suffering from jet lag, as tiredness can significantly affect your concentration whilst driving.

If you really want to make your international job commute eco-friendly you could consider flying with a green airline. Using public transport when you land is also a great way to be green as it means one less car on the road!

Reducing your Car Fuel Emissions

If you have no or limited access to public transport and really have to use your car then there are a few methods to reduce your carbon emissions and fuel costs.

Always perform maintenance checks on your car as this can help to reduce your fuel consumption. A dirty air filter can apparently reduce fuel efficiency by up to 20%. Ill-inflated tyres can also increase fuel consumption as well as being dangerous to drive with.

Try to limit your gadget use also, Sat Navs require charging at a mains socket which adds to carbon emissions. Latest studies have been showing that gadgets are holding back plans to drastically reduce carbon emissions by 2020. If you really need a Sat Nav consider buying a solar charger which uses Sunlight to power your gadget – totally free, clean energy!

Car fuel emissions account for a large percentage of carbon emissions caused by humans. Cutting fuel consumption can help the environment as well as your pocket. If you feel you’re spending too much money on your international job-related travel then it’s time to compare cheaper, more fuel efficient options.

Written by Stephanie Staszko on behalf of Just Motor Law who are motoring offence solicitors in the UK. You can follow Steph on Twitter @StephStaz for more green, money-saving and travel related posts.

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