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Every trip taken via bus, train, bike, or foot decreases the amount of pollution entering the air, helping people and animals breathe easier. Heavy automotive use is one of the biggest contributors to poor air quality and global warming, as each mile driven releases approximately one pound of climate-changing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere! [1]

How much money is your commute by car costing you?  Find out at drive less. live more. and save money by incorporating one car-free trip a week into your schedule
frog Ride your bike instead of driving—visit www.chicagobikes.org for electronic bike maps, suggested routes and biking tips.
frog If you drive to work, consider setting up a carpool
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Don’t drive often? Try a car-sharing plan—www.igocars.org and www.carsharing.net provide a list of options

frogPlan car-free trips in the Chicagoland area by using the RTA’s Trip Planner at tripsweb.rtachicago.com

! If one in 10 Americans used public transportation regularly, our country would need 40 percent less foreign oil—that’s the amount imported from Saudi Arabia every year! [2]

frogMake a smart choice when buying a new vehicle. Look for the air pollution and greenhouse gas scores at the EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide.

 

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Greening the zoo...
and what you can do too!

Sustainability Improvement Plan – A comprehensive, multi-year plan to improve the zoo’s environmental impact

Lincoln Park Zoo's Environmental Accomplishments and goals

Green Guide - by following the easy tips below you can help us in our quest to preserve the world's wildlife.
Conserve Energy

Shop Responsibly
Recycle Reduce Reuse
Cut Down on Pollution
Save Water
Additional Resources


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