Shrinking our carbon footprint with a bike

It's ironic that it should be called our carbon footprint when it's our feet that could do much to reduce it!

Embrace sustainable travel or be polygamous transport guru.

One less journey by car,
one more day in public transport,
Firming those legs more often on a bike,
walking to the corner shop,
joining a carsharing scheme or a car club carclub.

Even small changes will make a big difference

visit: www.sustrans.org/shrinkingyourcarbonfootprint

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