Welcome to the Idle-Free Zone
For Individuals
As an individual, you can be instrumental in reducing environmental impacts. If every driver of a light duty vehicle avoided idling by three minutes a day, collectively over the year, we would save 630 million litres of fuel, over 1.4 million tonnes of GHG emissions, and $630 million annually in fuel costs (assuming fuel costs are $1.00/L).
Understanding the Issues
- Why do Canadians idle?
- Idling wastes fuel and money
- Emission impacts resulting from vehicle idling
- Why reduce our fuel use?
- Vehicle warm-up
- Links between fuel consumption, climate change, our environment and health
- Related links
- What is being done?
- How you can take action!
Building your own Campaign
The following fast facts, FAQ's and quiz can be easily cut and pasted into your newsletter or used to create an interesting on-line quiz for your website. Calculations that support many of the program messages on this website are also provided.
Resources:
- Idling Impact Calculator
- Your personal five-step action plan
- Ready to use graphic materials
- Videos
- You Can Make a Difference!
Disclaimer
All information and services on this site are provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of fitness for a particular purpose or use. All information and services are subject to change at any time without notice. All information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide any specific advice. Any actions or decisions should be based on independent research and professional advice.