been practiced for generations. One mustnt throw the baby out with the.
bathwater. We use fossil fuel as a main source of transport energy. With the.
transportation industry ranking as one of the most predominant in the U.S., the.
implications of just a few small changes are immense. We can reduce the amount.
of resources we consume. We can choose to consume resources that come from more.
sustainable sources, are shipped shorter distances, and have less packaging. We.
can handle our waste with more affable effect on our earth. Recycling and.
composting are easy, productive ways to handle our overgrowth of land-filled.
waste. The benefits of small changes in lifestyle are innumerable. There is.
nothing like the feeling of satisfaction and pleasure derived from a responsible.
lifestyle. And with responsibility comes her oft-exulted sister, freedom.
Changing your lifestyle begins with self-examination. The main source of.
personal transportation in the U.S., especially in rural or suburban areas, is.
the automobile. To reduce the amount of fossil fuels consumed, one must look at.
alternatives to transport by car. Certainly, a car makes the most sense for.
long distance trips and large groups of people, especially the very young or.
disabled. But by making a small effort to pin-point the type of trips that are.
under a mile in distance, or that are accessible by public transportation, you.
can easily see that your fuel-usage can be reduced. First, make a list of.
common trips you use your car for. They may include to-and from work, local.
supermarkets, school, and friends houses. Then, notice which trips are within.
walking or bicycling distance. That distance is, of course, different for.
everyone. If you find yourself needing to go to a store one or two miles away,.
making the conscience decision to bike or walk reduces the amount of fuel.
consumed (and paid for) and makes you a healthier, stronger person for the.
exercise. It is as well true that the bicycle is the most efficient machine.
