5. Walk, Bike, Skateboard
Think long-term with those numbers…. over 10 years, a 2-car family spends $180,000 on car-related expenses. Over a 30 year career, that works out to $540,000. By just taking one day a week off from driving you could save $77,142 that’s a college education, a major renovation to your house, an early retirement.

Even if you only replace a few trips a week with a bike or walking or carpooling, you’re doing your part to help and save on gas money at the same time. Of course, you’re also staying healthy. Walk your kid to school, bike to the corner store, carpool, skateboard, or take the bus, whatever your favorite mode of transportation, anything is better than driving solo.

The “Bambino” Professional Bamboo Mini-Longboard Skateboard is a great eco-alternative to driving. Bamboo is an excellent eco-material and sustainable alternative to hardwoods because it is a fast-growing grass that can regenerate itself in just 4 week. For more on Bamboo click here, here, and here.

Posted on October 21st, 2007 by Olivia Zaleski