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Car Free Day is on September 22 Celebrating green holidays is a great way to promote a green and eco-friendly life.  One upcoming green holiday is Car Free Day 2017  that will be celebrated on Friday, September 22.  Car Free Day, sponsored by Commuter Connections , encourages participants to find alternatives for the car in order to commute to work. What are three ways to celebrate Car Free Day?   Learn three possible ways below : 1) Biking : Biking is a great way to commute to work or travel.  Biking is a sustainable and eco-friendly way to travel and, in many cases, is just as reliable as cars and other traditional vehicles. 2) Carpool : Though not, exactly, car free, carpooling is a great way to commute to work that simultaneously reduces the amount of vehicles on the road.  Less vehicles on the road (one of the main goals of Car Free Day) reduces the amount of pollution that is released in the air and environment. 3) Public transportation : Buses and tr...

Numerous Environmental and Health Benefits Result from Biking  What is Bike To Work Day? Sponsored by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association , this annual event encourages commuters to bike to and from work to celebrate the many benefits of bicycling.  Participants register for the event online to receive an event route and map.  During the event, participants are encouraged to stop by several community pit stops for refreshments and raffles to win prizes such as a new bike .  This year, the event will take place on May 19. After the event, participants are encouraged to partner with a "biking buddy," another biker met during the event, to continue to bike to work and enjoy the benefits of biking. What are the Benefits of Biking to Work? Four benefits of biking to work include: 1) Creating zero pollutants : Biking is a sustainable way to get to and from work.  Unlike vehicles that produce exhaust that can pollute the air and harm pla...