Interested in travelling greener? Vehicles and travel is still a major threat to our environment. Passenger vehicles account for 8% of total national emissions in Australia. Hybrid cars do make a difference and Brisbane’s King George Square parking rewards smart travellers with half price parking for hybrid car owners and parking discounts for car-poolers. Daily parking is around $25, but only arond $15 for cars with a minimum of three people.

Your driving style also impacts on the environment. You can decrease emissions by not accelerating too fast, improving your parking skills and parking a little further away from your destination and walking. Driving around and around car parks looking for a park uses more fuel and creates more emissions.

Other handy green motoring tips include:

• Changing gears as soon as possible to avoid revving in manual cars
• Keeping your car’s load light to avoid strain on your vehicle
• Checking your tyre pressure regularly to avoid flatter tyres
• Using quality fuels, oils and fluids to maintain your vehicle

Every change you make to be greener, however small, makes a difference to your planet and your health. Try these for starters.