Lower Your Carbon Footprint This Summer

 

With rising global temperatures and environmentalists seeming to make a lot more sense, do you find yourself at a loss for what you can do to help? On average, every person in the United States has a carbon footprint of 16 tons (4x the average global citizen’s amount). Yes, that number sounds daunting and hard to fix. But, scientists continue to prove that it is not too late for us to make a change for the better. So, although small steps may not seem like they make a difference, they actually can go a long way.

 

Are you looking for ways to lower your carbon footprint this summer? Keep reading for four tips from ParqEx to help make you more environmentally conscious!

 

 

1) Purchase an electric vehicle

 

Are you in the market for a new vehicle this summer? Is your gas-guzzler 8-seater suburban from 2011 on its last legs? About dang time! While strolling the dealership lots looking for your next car, remember that hybrid and electric vehicles are excellent choices. This will help your carbon footprint and undoubtedly save money on gas. 

 

2) Book parking in advance

 

With technology in your hand, you no longer have to worry about finding parking when you reach your destination. With ParqEx’s free app, you can book your daily, weekly, and even monthly parking in advance. Without dealing with the headache of finding parking, you can now avoid being late to work or appointments! The cherry on top? By avoiding circling the block looking for a parking spot, you reduce your vehicle pollution, thus lowering your carbon footprint! Reserve your private parking spot with ParqEx. Do you have an electric vehicle and need an EV charging station? Don’t worry; ParqEx has EV parking options! 

 

3) Carpool

 

Are you back to working in the office and driving to work every day? Does your commute pass by your friend, family member, significant other, or neighbor’s place of work? Why not carpool with said individuals? So get some music blasting, fire up your favorite murder podcast, or settle in for a relaxing ride and lower your carbon footprint via carpooling this summer. Don’t forget to pre-book your carpool parking with ParqEx!

 

4) LPR parking

 

LPR (license plate recognition technology) is la crème de la crème when it comes to parking. Not only is it the safest, most efficient form of parking security, but it also helps lessen vehicle pollution. How? The cameras easily read and validate vehicle license plates approaching the parking facility with AI and advanced analytics. Approved users will quickly be admitted to the property. Instead of cars having to sit idle and wait for gate arms or garage doors, they waste no time nor gas. Do you want to lower your carbon footprint this summer and park at the most secure parking in the city? Book your LPR parking with ParqEx. Several of our properties have invested in our LPR technology for your use!

 

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While you intend to lower your carbon footprint this summer, use ParqEx for parking. Have you opted to use public transportation or bike to better the environment? Do you have a parking spot that sits unused? Then, list that parking spot on ParqEx’s Marketplace and make money from it!