1. This definitely tops the list to going green when it comes to driving, stop driving! Some of us don't have that option so what you can do is drive slower instead. A large amount of cars perform better when driving at 55 mph on the highway. You'll save the environment and save gas at the same time.

2. A tire's roll resistance alone uses 20% of your fuel consumption. To drive smart and save gas at the same time, buy quality, top of the line tires. It may cost you more out of pocket but they will perform better and save you more in the long run.

3. Lighten the weight in your car. You can start by taking out anything you don't need in your trunk. If you don't need it, get rid of it. You'll be driving smart and saving green with a light load and you save gas too!

4. Turn off the engine if you're idling for long periods of time. You burn the same amount when you restart your engine as you do idling for 1 minute. If you think you'll be idle in traffic for longer than a minute, turn off your engine. You'll save gas and money.

5. Don't be a rough driver. Driving like a maniac with sudden accelerating and hard braking uses more gas than if you didn't. This kind of driving also puts more wear and tear on your car. This will cost you more and hurt the environment.

Take advantage of the easy ways to saving the earth and helping the environment by purchasing a hybrid vehicle, if you can afford to. You know you save green by claiming your hybrid purchase on your tax returns. You also have a car that will help our environment and save you some green on gasoline. You can drive your new stylish hybrid vehicle around knowing you're doing the earth a favor by emitting less emissions which doesn't add to global warming. You also can stop less at the gas pump.

Driving smart is really just common sense. If you really need to drive, then drive smart and save green. If you can walk, ride a bike, or use public transportation, do so. You'll be helping the earth even more.