Mayo County Council launch new ‘No-Idling’ campaign
Studies have found children are most at risk of engine idling and transport was responsible for 21.4 percent of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2023
Mayo County Council is leading the way in promoting cleaner, greener travel options with a range of new and ongoing initiatives aimed at helping to improve the environment. A new ‘No-Idling’ campaign has been launched by Mayo County Council’s Action Office which appeals to people dropping their children off to not leave the car engine idle.
Transport was responsible for 21.4 percent of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. By adopting eco-driving habits, drivers can reduce their carbon footprint, save money, and improve road safety.
Top Eco-Driving Tips include:
- Combine short trips into one journey. Starting your engine from cold uses far more fuel.
- Keep tyres properly inflated
- Use air conditioning wisely based on speed
- Even small changes can add up. For example, cutting just 3 minutes of idling a day could save 1.4 million tonnes of CO₂ annually across Ireland.