One of the simpliest ways of reducing your impact on the environment is to rethink your transport. Our busy lives mean that all to often we jump into the car without a thought. Top tips to make a difference:

• Make your car as efficient as possible - service regularly; check tyre pressure weekly; drive a smaller car.
• If you have a diesel car consider biodiesel - you don't need to carry out any special engine conversion, although transferring to biodiesel needs to be carried out gradually basis. Always consult a trained mechanic first.
• Avoid driving where possible - those short journeys soon add to your millage and your car engine doesn't have chance to warm up properly to get oil working properly, therefore causing engine wear.
• Know where you are going! Getting lost uses unnecessary miles.
• Share your journeys with others - Liftshare.com can help you find a passenger to share costs and reduce pollution.
• Use public transport! [Click here] for some useful links
• Change to LPG - you can buy second hand cars as well as new [Click here] for Norfolk sale

Bio Diesel - Global Commodities UK Ltd, Attlebridge, Norfolk
Global Commodities produce bio-diesel from rape seed oil grown in the UK as well as from waste cooking oil. The diesel provides an excellent alternative for diesel cars and larger vehicles. In Norfolk, Woody's Haulage use Global Commodities diesel exclusively in their vehicles.

Biodiesel can be safely used in any diesel vehicle but before you change, check the FAQ's on the Global Commodities web site

Where can you buy EcoDrive? Due to overwhelming demand, EcoDrive distributed by Broadland Fuels and is now available from independent gargare forecourts throughout Norfolk. Click here for a list.