How To Make Your Commute More Eco-Friendly

In addition to questioning when you need to commute places, think about how you're commuting. Could you be taking public transit or a bike? We know this doesn't work everywhere, but big changes can be made in places where these options are viable (Net Impact). Moreover, when you're considering your work life, consider options such as working only four days instead of five or only going into the office some days and working the rest from home (via The Green Living Guy). All of these options cut down on pollution and make your carbon footprint smaller. What's more, if you can afford it, you can invest in an electric car. If you can't afford an electric car but have an older car, you can consider updating to a newer gas car, because even newer gas cars use better technology that pollute less than older cars (via United States Environmental Protection Agency).

While it's become rather cliché-sounding, every little bit really does make a difference. It's never a bad time to step back and reflect on your habits — such as commuting — to see how you can make even small changes in your everyday life.