Go car-free and make a difference
Leave your car at home and calculate how you can reduce your carbon footprint. You don't have to give up your car altogether - just think of a few journeys where you could regularly leave your motor at home. Whether you walk, cycle or choose to use public transport, our CO2 savings map will show how you’ve instantly dropped environment-damaging emissions. And it's not just about going green. Getting out of your car will do wonders for your waistline and help you get closer to your community.
Your journey-saving plan starts here!
CO2 savings calculator
Fill in your details below to calculate how much CO2 you could save by using public transport, walking or using a bicycle for your daily journey.
Our handy calculator will reveal your instant C02 savings - from a single car journey to daily, weekly and yearly travel.
Here are three ways to help cut your fuel use and reduce emissions:
Pump upUnder inflated tyres create more resistance when your car is moving, which means your engine has to work harder, so more fuel is used and more CO2 emissions are produced. Simply check and adjust your tyre pressures regularly and also before long journeys.
Don't SpeedStaying at or within the speed limit increases driver safety. It also reduces CO2 emissions and saves money on your fuel costs. At 70mph you could be using up to nine per cent more fuel than at 60mph and up to 15 per cent more fuel than at 50mph.
Drop the revsModern car engines are designed to be efficient from the moment they are switched on, so revving up like Lewis Hamilton in pole position only wastes fuel and increases engine wear. Using your gears wisely by changing up a gear a little earlier can also reduce revs. If you drive a diesel car try changing up a gear when the rev counter reaches 2000rpm. For a petrol car, change up at 2500rpm.
For top tips on more eco-friendly journeys, head to our Green Travel section at channel4.com/green