Consider CarShare Programs to Enchance Alternative Transportation Options

Many offices are encouraging their employees to  carpool or take public transportation to work. Public transportation or carpooling may work well to get to the office, but can be a hindrance when trying to get to outside meetings during the day. Consider joining a carshare that will alleviate the need to have a company car but support alternative transportation programs within your company. Most carshare programs have online or phone reservation systems. Cars are usually parked in convenient areas around urban areas.

Here are some recommended carshare programs; 

• eGo CarShare is a carshare service located in the greater Boulder/Denver area.
• ZipCar is a national carshare program. They have locations in most major U.S. Cities and around University campuses.
• CarSharing.net is a directory of other local carsharing companies across the U.S.
• E-Ride Share is a network to find car share riders in the U.S., for short or long trips.
• Ride Share connects car and vanpoolers in the U.S.. There are also tips on biking and public transit options.
• Alternate Rides provides information on all alternative transportation options including car sharing,  vanpooling,  biking, and public transit. They also provide commuter maps and CO2 savings calculator using alternative transportation.

ShareGreen: Green Business Best Practises

Walmart Canada recently launched a website, ShareGreen, that offers case studies on green business best practices within Canada.

Case studies have already been posted from companies such as Nestle Water, Stonyfield Farms, Tetra Pak, SC Johnson and Kimblerly-Clark.   All companies are encouraged to share their stories and case studies on how they have improved energy, waste,  green products and solution, and  employee engagement.

Case studies are organized by industry sector such as food and beverage, manufacturing, professional services, resource extraction and retail industries, with plans to add further industries for the government, tourism and transportation sectors.

Take a look and see what other companies are doing to be more green and eco-conscious in their business.