Travel

Being greener while you’re on the move doesn’t have to be complicated

  • Domestic transport is responsible was around 21% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the UK in 2007. By making more careful travel choices, such as swapping the car for the bus, you could save money and cut CO2 emissions too.
  • Cars are the biggest contributor to our carbon footprint, making up 26% of our personal CO2 emissions. While the number of people driving cars is not going to reduce any time soon, there are things you can do to help minimise the impact driving has on the environment. Like disposing of car batteries and tyres correctly.
  • As the largest home improvement and garden centre retailer in the UK, B&Q has more than 390 stores scattered across the UK, Ireland and China.
  • Over 90% of all UK commuters travel less than 30km to their workplace, but as many as 71% of British workers do that journey by car every day.
  • Every day millions of Britons endure the daily grind and commute to work. Although the average commuter only drives 12 miles a day, these miles contribute to nearly 40% of the CO2 emissions caused by cars.

Five reasons to join Team Green Britain

  • Be there. Opportunities to win a day at London 2012

  • Be part of the growing team of hundreds of thousands

  • Be provided with the tools to make a real difference

  • Be inspired by your fellow team members

  • Be a Hero, make Britain a better place