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As much as we hate to admit it, the undeniable truth is that our world is heavily dependent on the fossil fuels that we are rapidly running out of. Our bad habits and frequent nurturing of those habits is what created this problem in the first place, but this is not the sole issue that is caused by this phenomenon. Burning of the fossil fuels creates gasses which are filled with substances bad for the atmosphere which would on its own be a significant problem. Luckily, there is a solution to this problem: sustainable transport solutions.

Alternative Fuels

Perhaps the easiest transition for you would be to switch from fossil fuels to biofuel. By switching to this solution you will not only do your part for the salvation of our planet but also encourage this ever developing branch of industry. The only problem with this solution is the fact that it takes a lot of fertile soil (which could otherwise be used for growing food), in order to produce enough biofuel for everyone. Therefore, this, although the easiest transition, perhaps isn’t the best one after all.

A Budget-friendly Switch

Still, the issues that we mentioned earlier are only the tip of the iceberg, as using this form of transportation also creates a significant hole in your home budget which is something that you should most definitely try to avoid. First off, there is no such thing as a free transportation (apart from walking or running), but the differences are sometimes so significant that they are simply hard to ignore.

Using Public Transportation or Carpooling

The benefits of these two forms of transportation are quite self-explanatory. Using a public transportation is more sustainable, more eco-friendly, and even more budget-friendly then traveling by car. However, some people are not that comfortable with the very idea of using a public transportation so another great idea here could be to carpool with your friends or colleagues. This way, you will achieve all the above mentioned goals while still going to work by car.

Walking or Bike Riding

These two solutions are best by far, there is no question about that. Apart from being extremely good for your budget (bikes are cheap and you are required to buy them only once while walking is a completely cost free activity), they are also great for your own health and that of our planet. These methods of transportation should therefore be used whenever there is a possible for such a thing.

Even some major regions in the world recognized the benefits of bikes replacing public transportation and tried to switch to this alternative method of commute. All it took them was some will and determination, as well as a short term investment in a sufficient number of bikes and facilities that support this type of sustainable transport. This way in some of the world’s greatest cities the public transportation was all but replaced by a better, greener alternative.

The Change Comes from Within

As great Gandhi once said, be the change you want to see in the world so with this in mind always be aware that there are many things you can do to start making the change. You do not have to walk to work or switch to biofuel, just getting a hybrid or an electric car would be a significant change. You do not have to walk or ride to job every day but every now and then you could make a bike day in your schedule. Always keep in mind that in this struggle, no effort is so small not to make a difference.

Do not wait for things to just happen around you but do all that is in your power in order to create a better world. As Ovid once said, our children shall reap the fruits of our labor. We owe it to our successors to leave then a better world than we have inherited from our parents. Switching to a sustainable transport solutions might be the first step towards this goal. This is an opportunity that we simply cannot afford not to grab with both hands.