Eco - Parking the future for Gatwick Airport
Eco Parking should be car parking operations in which businesses cooperate with each other and with the local community in an attempt to reduce waste and pollution, efficiently share resources (such as information, materials, water, energy, infrastructure, and natural resources), and help achieve sustainable development, with the intention of increasing economic gains and improving environmental quality. An Eco Parking may also be planned, designed, and built in such a way that it makes it easier for businesses to co-operate, and that results in a more financially sound and environmentally friendly.
Few valet parking companies at Gatwick Airport give a second thought to the enviroment and how their business operation effects it.
Companies like Gatwick Eco Parking , do take this serios and act. All their vehicles are new and with a lower carbo-emission. Their intention to purchase electric vehicles in the next 2 years is aplaudable. Considering their base is only 2 - 3 minutes from both terminals at Gatwick Airport , runing off power is not an issue. Furthermore they use organic products on all their office supplies purchases , as for the recycling for them comes without saying.
The affiliate hotel with whom they colaborate , Hookwood Lodge is designed and operated so the carbon emission is limited. For instance, their electrical system is designed to save energy. If they were to switch all lights, lamps etc., on, would not exceed 300 watts at any given time. Add to that the hot water and heating systems based on energy efficient boilers and you can see they are making a conservative effort to reduce their carbon footprint.
Gatwick Eco Parking's investement on trees and plants on their parkland, shows their thoughts and consideration for environment. We all know the importance of the trees contribution on the environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife.
Is a known fact for majority of us ,that during the process of photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and produce the oxygen we breathe.
Your car's environmental performance depends on the way you drive and how often you drive as well as the fuel efficiency of the engine. Vehicles are responsible for much of the total carbo emissions, and being responsible about how and when you use your car is not only better for the environment, it'll also increase your fuel economy.
Each time you start your car, the cold engine uses more fuel for the couple of minutes it takes to warm up, meaning an increase in fuel consumption. Avoid this by planning your travel--for example, combine shopping trips with taking the children to school or pocking them up.
While you're doing that, why not help out a friend and help the environment at the same time? Car sharing is a good way of reducing fuel use too.
Keep the revs at optimum levels by switching to higher gears as soon as possible, ideally before the revs get to 2,500 rpm.
Keeping your distance from vehicles in front of you is not only safer, it'll help you avoid having to accelerate and brake often.
Avoid driving at peak traffic hours whenever possible to reduce the time you spend idling at traffic lights.
Stick to slower speeds to keep the engine efficient--60km is the most efficient speed for city driving.
Even open windows can make your car less aerodynamic and reduce fuel economy.
Keeping your car well-maintained is also important to keep it operating with maximum fuel economy. Have your car serviced regularly, particularly if you drive an older car--the most inefficient cars tend to be older models.Under-inflated tyres or poorly-aligned wheels increase fuel consumption, and make the car unsafe to drive as well.
Depending on the age and model of your car, bio-fuels may be an alternative to petrol.
