Green Tip of the Day

Strategize and commit to a "green" commute one day a week: Either clear it with your boss to work from home, or carpool, take public transportation, walk or ride your bike to the office. Buy an air pressure gauge and make a monthly habit of checking the air pressure in your tires. Properly inflated tires increase gas mileage by about 3 percent, and according to Bridgestone Europe, improperly inflated tires cause an additional 12.3 million tons of CO2 to be released every year—just in Europe! Because tires can lose pressure as temperatures drop, check the pressure when your tires are cold, ideally before you start your car in the morning.