Rideshare - carpool or vanpool to work to save money and help the environment.

Trip chain - combine your errands into one trip, it helps save fuel, reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

Instead of driving, ride your bike or walk.  Many of our daily trips are within reasonable cycling or walking distance.

Flex time - ask your employer about a "flex time" work schedule.  By working outside the 8-5 hours, you can reduce your commute time and save money.

Ride LexTran to work or for errands.  With gas prices going up, it lightens your wallet and takes cars off the road.

Mow your lawn in the early evening.

Make room for more garden areas in yards.  The less grass means less lawn mowing and less need for emissions of lawn mowers.

Conserve electricity by setting your thermostat at the highest temperature at which you are comfortable.

Recycle paper products, cans, plastic and glass to save energy, conserve natural resources and reduce polutants.

Use water-based paints and cleaners instead of solvent-based products.

Keep your car tuned, your tires properly inflated and accelerate gradually.

Shop by phone or by mail.

Turn off the lights when you leave a room.

Replace energy-hungry incandescent lights with fluorescent lighting.

Install low-flow shower heads.