How Can Commuters Can Offset Their Carbon Footprint
All journeys create a carbon footprint, from the electricity that powers Tube trains to the manufacture and distribution of riding gear and equipment worn by cyclists. Drivers, rail or bus passengers and even cyclists can now go online and calculate the impact their journey is making on the environment, then contribute towards offsetting the effect.
How much is your commute?
If you would like to check out your estimated monthly and yearly cost of commuting, enter your commute and vehicle cost information into the Commute Cost Calculator to get your monthly cost for commuting. It might be more than you think!
Commuters Can Offset Their Carbon Footprint with Biking and Walking
You were born with a fully-equipped gym. Your legs. Walking is more than a routine. It burns calories, strengthens and tones your body and de-stresses your mind too. A walk to wellness, a habit that could be fun.
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments. Here was a machine of precision and balance for the convenience of man. And (unlike subsequent inventions for man’s convenience) the more he used it, the fitter his body became. Here, for once, was a product of man’s brain that was entirely beneficial to those who used it, and of no harm or irritation to others.” ~ Elizabeth West, Hovel in the Hills
Example of How Commuters Can Offset Their Carbon Footprint with Bicycles
Bikes At Work manufactures a broad line of utilitarian human-powered transportation products including heavy-duty cargo bicycle trailers and custom cargo bikes while continuing to provide a mix of human-powered services to our community. This mix of products and services allows us both to test, refine, and develop our equipment while providing a positive example of what can be done using human power alone.
Antares Lift is an innovative foldable and space saving bicycle concept that was intended for the cycling lovers and green commuter. Some remarkable features includes single-speed drive, rear and front brakes and an integrated set of energy efficient LED tail and headlamps. You can fold the bike by simply lifting up the center frame, let the rear and front wheels roll in near each other and click.