International Car Free Day

22 September 2009 is an opportunity to find another way for just one day to get around town, leave the car at home and walk, take a bus, train or cycle around town. All this is to help highlight the pollution caused by cars, not just the fumes but the whole cycle of waste and disruption, the noise, delayed journeys, the whole human misery caused by traffic congestion and car pollution. Almost 40% of the transport sector's CO² emissions are produced by the use of private cars in cities.

It's not just the exhaust fumes, but the car itself, old batteries, tyres, oil, and of course the car itself once it fails the MOT test and goes to the scrap yard.

For more information about this international car free campaign you can visit 22september.org and for specific UK information click here. Also European Mobility Week

If you can avoid using your car on the 22nd September even for one journey you will be helping reduce pollution in your area and show the world you care!

Who knows you might even save a little money and enjoy the change of pace.

So become one of the "In town, without my car!" people on Tuesday 22 September 2009.