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How does walking instead of driving help the environment?
My office is rolling out a new green initiative to encourage employees to walk or bike to work instead of driving. I’m pretty interested in taking one of the vouchers for walking shoes. How much does it help the environment to walk rather than drive?
Jasmine Kanter · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There’s a lot to be said for walking, even if you have
an electric vehicle
. In short, walking instead of driving helps the environment by improving air quality, reducing noise pollution, and even encouraging others to follow in your footsteps. Here’s how:
- Fewer emissions: Unsurprisingly, walking cuts down on gas emissions (unless you had beans for breakfast). Even small car trips are among the worst contributors to CO2 emissions.
- Less noise: Fewer emissions mean higher air quality, while less noise leads to a higher quality of life. The noise pollution from aloud enginecontributes to everything from low-quality sleep to cognitive impairment in children.
- Better communities: You know what makes a great walk? Fresh air and peace and quiet. By opting to walk instead of drive, you’re actively reducing air and noise pollution in your community, which could inspire others to hit the pavement rather than the gas pedal.
The benefits of walking don’t end there. It can also save you money on car insurance! With
Jerry
’s help, you can find insurance that saves you more money the less you drive by installing a telematics device in your vehicle. Shop, compare, and analyze quotes on the No. 1-rated insurance app in the App Store by downloading the Jerry app for free.View full answer
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