Walking & Cycling
The way we travel is one of the biggest generators of CO2 and other toxic substances, a direct cause of climate change and the greenhouse effect. So making a sustainable transport choice will greatly reduce your carbon footprint.
According to Sustrans, a charity that campaigns to promote sustainable forms of transport, there are only really two forms of transport that truly fit the sustainable bill: Cycling and walking. They require very little use of the planet's resources, and they are both fuelled by food, a renewable source of energy." Sustrans point out that completing many of our journeys through walking or cycling might not be as unrealistic as some of us might be inclined to think. A quarter of all car journeys, for example, are two miles or less, a distance that can easily be completed by foot or bicycle for people with an average level of fitness.
Walking
Walking is a completely free and simple way of getting from A to B that you can start right away. Because you don’t need to have a high level of fitness to walk short distances, it’s a great way for anyone to stay fit and healthy, or to help get in shape before taking on more vigorous forms of exercise. Walking is also good for stress relief, with a calm walk at your own pace much more relaxing than road-rage fuelled rush-hour traffic jams.
Cycling
Like walking, cycling is an excellent form of daily exercise, as well as being therapeutic and stress relieving compared to other forms of transport. Many towns and cities have extensive cycle lane systems in place, which help cyclists stay safe on the roads and avoid car congestion. It’s often quicker by bicycle than it is by car during peak traffic times. Buying and maintaining a bicycle is relatively inexpensive.
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