To ride or drive? This is a question that most people ask when they switch to green living. You love the comfort of your car but now that you know how much it contributes to conditions such as a global warming, you are rethinking about driving it but still you are not much convinced about riding. There are several reasons why you should leave your car at home and ride the bike to work or school. Some of these reasons include:

Reduces Household Emissions with Less Car, More Bike

Unlike vehicles that release harmful gasses while you are driving, bicycles do not. Studies suggest that the amount of gasses released by vehicles contribute almost 50% to conditions such as global warming. The emissions released are unpleasant and cause breathing problems to some people. When traveling, it is good that you get conscious of the environment and the practices to contribute to reducing household emissions.

Takes Less to Make a Bike

You might wonder why I’m encouraging you to ride a bike just by basing it on the fact that it takes fewer products to make it than a vehicle. As a matter of fact, the less the products used to make a bike the less the emissions directed into the air. Making a car requires the use of many materials of which some are hazardous. A lot of resources are directed to manufacturing cars which could have otherwise been channeled to other areas if the manufacturers opted to make bikes instead of vehicles.

Saves Entire Forests

On a larger scale, biking to work helps to reduce deforestation. Studies suggest that every year, more than 100,000 trees are cut down to pave way for rubber plantation which is used in vehicles and bikes. Bikes tend to use less rubber and lubricant so riding a bike is ensuring that trees are protected. Trees offer many benefits not only to human nature but also to animals and other plants. It is, therefore, our responsibility to take care and protect the trees by riding rather than driving.

Combats Noise Pollution

Is the noise from moving vehicles a nuisance to your ears? If yes, think of the other people who have to endure the noise your vehicle makes when you are driving it. Green living is about reducing pollution and noise pollution is one of the types of pollution that the world needs to fight. The good thing about bikes is that they do not cause noise pollution and people will rarely notice that you are on the road until you hoot.

Reduces Traffic

Every year, more than 10 million dollars are lost due to the time that is spent on traffic. People who are not conscious about green living do not even mind switching off their engines when stuck in traffic for a long period. Using bikes helps to reduce traffic and contributes to the reduction of the amount of gasses released during such time and also the amount of money that is lost every day due to traffic jams. If you live in a country whereby there are pathways for bikers, it even becomes much easier to access your workplace or school.

Biking Makes You More Productive

If you are looking forward to shedding some pounds, ride to work. Riding is a great exercise that enables you to burn many calories from your body and keep you fit. Most people suffering from weight issues are advised to avoid driving and embrace riding since it is a sure way of ensuring that all parts of your body are engaged in the exercise. However, if you are battling weight issues, it is advisable that you do not ride for long miles because it can result in adverse effects on your health. It is important that you talk to your trainer to advise on how to maximize on health benefits when riding a bicycle.

Helps Support Local Businesses

If you are practicing green living, you understand the need to buy organic produce from your local sellers rather than traveling miles away for products that you could have easily purchased in the neighborhood. Buying produce from the local area ensures that transportation costs are reduced and also helps to reduce the harmful gasses that vehicles release while on transit to pick goods from miles away. When you are riding, you are likely to buy from the local sellers and you will also be able to notice some of the businesses that you did not even know that they existed.

Bicycles Do Not Burn Gasoline

Vehicles require fuels to be able to move which is not the case with bikes. Whether you are broke or not, you will still get to work if you choose to ride rather than drive. One of the greatest reasons why bikes are more commendable than vehicles is the fact that they do not burn gasoline. The fact that they help to conserve and protect the environment is a reason enough for you to use your bicycle at least twice a week when going to work or running errands.

Helps to Reduce Road Wear

Vehicles are the number one causes of road tear in most parts of the world. We all know that it costs quite much to repair roads and the cost is pushed to the taxpayers. If you forfeited driving your car at least twice in a week, it could make a great difference on the road and would reduce the impact of road wear. The potholes on the road can also cause harm to human beings and animals. To prevent such occurrences, ride a bike.

Bikes Saves Lives

You could count the number of accidents associated with bikes every year but when it comes to vehicles, you will probably lose count. Over the years, there have been many accidents associated with vehicles and you could help reduce them by riding to work, school or when going to run errands.

With the above points, you agree that to save the planet, it is best to ride a bike than driving a car. Bikes are affordable to buy and to maintain and do not even require a big parking space. Ride a bike today, save the planet and boost your health.

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