Journey Planning

Consider planning as many jobs as possible in one trip. Aim to get as much as you can out of the journey. Five jobs in one trip is better for the environment than five trips!

Do not use the car for short journeys, if your journey is less than half a mile then walk or cycle.

Avoid congested areas and so reduce travel time.

Don’t travel in the rush hour unless you absolutely have to.

Time shift your journey, a twenty minute delay could make all the difference to time in the car.

Traffic Sharing can benefit the environment by lowering emissions and at the same time can allow you more time for other activities. Sharing the school-run, for example, with a roster of parents reduces congestion and fuel.

Driving on the continent? See our tips on driving in Europe here

The ETA is a not-for-profit ethical organisation providing motorists with carbon-neutral breakdown cover and insurance products. As well as encouraging responsible driving to reduce carbon, the ETA campaigns for sustainable transport.