Presentation on reducing your emissions from the Denver Green Team Project.

1. Transportation

3. Source: Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research

11. Combining Errands Combining several errands into one longer trip so your engine will stay warm. This helps you get things done and reduces traffic congestion and air pollution. Tips: 1. Keep a running list of the errands you need to do. 2. Group together items located near each other. 3. Plan ahead to give yourself enough time. 4. Think before you take off: Do I really need to make this trip? Can I combine it with another trip later? 5. Make sure your cloth bags are in the car

12. Carpooling Benefits 465 gallons 930 gallons 00465 gallons Gasoline 9160 pounds 18320 pounds .916 pounds Carbon Dioxide 31 pounds 61 pounds 1.39 grams Nitrogen Oxides 460 pounds 921 pounds 20.9 grams Carbon Monoxide 62 pounds 123 pounds 2.8 grams Hydrocarbons 10,000 20,000 Miles Traveled w/ carpooling w/o carpooling Pollution or Fuel Consumption Amount per Mile Pollutant Problem

20. What changes are you willing to make?