If using the car to go shopping, try to make only one big trip – cutting down on gas consumption and time.

Take public transportation to go Christmas shopping.

Implement a telecommuting protocol to cut down car emissions.

Practice “trip chaining” by combining all of your errands into one planned route that will save you time and money.

If you do have to fly, fly nonstop. You reduce your emissions by up to 50% with nonstop travel.

Celebrate the holiday at home (don’t fly) or consider buying carbon credits to offset your trip.

Dumping 1 gallon of used motor oil in a storm sewer can contaminate one million gallons of water in our rivers and streams. Recycle the oil instead!

If you can, take a bus or train to your destination. You’ll be doing the right thing, and more than likely be on time, too.

Businesses like Jiffy Lube and Auto Zone will accept up to 5 quarts of used oil for recycling at no charge to residents.

50-80% of tires are under inflated and waste up to 5% of a car’s fuel. Properly inflated tires could save up to 2 billion gallons of fuel a year!