An easy change!

Green thing #12- Don't circle parking lots!

This is one of the easiest changes you can make.  Instead of circling the parking lot to find a parking spot up front, take the first one you see.  If you see an empty one in the front, by all means, go for it.  Since most of us are not like my dad or Greg's grandfather and always find ones in the front right away, then just park in the back. 

Why? Here's why...
-When you sit idle you are wasting gas. 0 miles to the gallon.  Ouch!
-If you are moving and not "idle" you are still wasting gas.  One time may not seem that bad but put them all together and you can save (or waste) a lot of gas.  If you circle a parking lot about 5 minutes a week, that's more then 4 hours of circling a year. 
-If you park near the back you will get more exercise!  I know this does not excite a lot of people, but it is a way of getting steps into your day without using a treadmill (which will waste more energy). 

I have been practicing this for a few years and it just comes naturally now.  Being "green" can be expensive, so if you are looking for a way to go green without loosing green, this is a great place to start!