Take Public Transport
Singapore has one of the most efficient transportation system in the world. Taking public transport is not only more resource efficient and economical, but would also lessen traffic congestion and air pollution.
Carpool
Start a carpool with your co-workers or classmates. Sharing a ride with someone just 2 days a week will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by 730 kilos a year.
Walk or cycle for short distances
At least 30% of vehicle usage is optional – either recreational or lazy driving when walking, cycling or public transit would be a better choice. Avoiding just 10 kilometres of driving every week would eliminate about 150 kilos of carbon dioxide emissions a year!
If driving is a necessity for you:
Keep your car tuned up
Regular maintenance helps improve fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. When just 1% of car owners properly maintain their cars, nearly 500 million kilos of carbon dioxide are kept out of the atmosphere.
Check your tires weekly to make sure they’re properly inflated
Proper inflation can improve gas mileage by more than 3%. Since every litre of fuel saved keeps 3 kilos of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, every increase in fuel efficiency makes a difference!
Choose a more fuel efficient vehicle
You can save 1,360 kilos of carbon dioxide every year if your new car gets only 1.5 kilometres per litre more than your current one. You can get up to 27 kilometres per litre with a hybrid!
