We celebrate Earth Day all year long. Besides recycling newspapers, magazines, glass, plastics, old medicines, paints, and cleaning materials, there are other actions you can take which will also contribute to a cleaner environment -- leave your car at home.

For local trips in the neighborhood, walk or ride a bike. For longer travels, consider public transportation. Public Transit uses less fuel and moves far more people than cars. By using transit, you support a cleaner environment, reduce your carbon footprint, and will be less stressed upon arrival at your final destination.

More employers continue to allow employees to telecommute and work from home full or part-time. Others use alternative work schedules, which allow staff to avoid rush hour.  This saves travel time and can improve mileage per gallon. You could join a car or van pool to share commuting costs.

Use a hand-powered lawn mower instead of a gasoline or electric one. Rake your leaves instead of using gasoline-powered leaf blowers. The pollution created by gasoline-powered lawnmowers or leaf blowers will surprise you.

A cleaner environment starts with everyone.

Excerpt from Mass Transit Daily.