We are proud that Cool Choices alumi take their commitment to maintaining sustainable actions seriously. We appreciate people like Lisa, who share their post-game sustainable actions with us to help inspire others. Lisa took part in the Cool Choices program in 2014 with Unitarian Universalist Church West. Here is her sustainability story.
Lisa’s Sustainability Story
What green activities have you been up to since taking part in the Cool Choices program?
I ride my bike to work!
What tips do you have for others trying to be sustainable?
Buy a bike that you love and fits you well. Get a bike rack and bike bags. This saves your back….no backpack. Get a good headlight and taillight and turn them on all the time.
Thank you for sharing your story and idaas, Lisa!
5 Reasons for Riding Your Bike to Work
To help you reach your sustainability goal of riding your bike to work, like Lisa, we’ve put together the top five reasons for riding your bike to work.
- Save Money: Riding your bike to work is much less expensive than driving – and who doesn’t like to save money?
- Reduce Stress: Not only does exercise release endorphins that help you to feel good, biking enables you to avoid hassles associated with driving…like other drivers!
- Free Exercise: People who started biking to work instead of driving lost an average of thirteen pounds in the first year alone!
- Rock Star Parking: Finding—and paying for– parking can be a major headache. A bike, by contrast, takes up little to no space.
- No Carbon Emissions: Every time you bike anywhere, instead of driving, you are reducing carbon emissions that cause climate change.
Are you a Cool Choices alumni who wants to submit a post-game sustainability story? Email us at info@coolchoices.com, we’d love to hear from you and showcase your story on our blog!
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