In today's world commuting to work makes up a large part of the time we spend in our vehicles. Amazing, 91% of Americans commute to work alone, averaging 30 miles per round-trip. Although its not always possible to do it any other way, there's one great way to reduce your commuting -- work from home! If we all cut out just one trip a week we'd reduce our CO2 emissions by 149 million tons. Many companies and universities are even starting to implement a four day work week.

THE WORLD OF WIRELESS

The emergence of wireless technologies has changed the manner in which we communicate. Not only can we be reached from anywhere at anytime from our cellular phones, we now have the convenience of wireless internet. Wireless internet opens the door for remote email, web database applications, internet access, and even live video conferencing from just about anywhere. What does this mean? Its means you don't HAVE to be in the office to be productive. So take advantage and start working from home whenever possible. You'll save time on the commute and help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint.

Ok this might not always be possible but ask your boss or inform your employees that working from home one day a week is the new green trend. With the advancement of online meeting software the need to spend time in a conference room or traveling to out of town meetings is becoming less significant. Remember, if we all cut out just one trip a week we'd reduce our CO2 emissions by 149 million tons.

THE FACTS

91% of Americans commute to work alone, averaging 30 miles per round-trip.