Transportation Logistics/Supply Chain
Sustainability Resources

Commuter Options and Corporate Activities

Commuter Options: Explore developing a commuter benefits program, such as free or low cost bus passes, strong telework programs, carpool matching and van pool subsidies.
- Best Workplaces for Commuters

Green Vehicle Guide: For the cleanest, most fuel-efficient light duty vehicles available for sale in the United States look for vehicles with the SmartWay label.

Alternative Fuels: Explore the use of environmentally beneficial alternative fuels and vehicles. Options include: ethanol, E85, biodiesel, electric motors, natural gas and propane
- Storing ethanol and biodiesel fuels
Used Oil: Used motor oil is insoluble, persistent in the environment and can contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals. EPA provides extensive information on proper management of used motor oil, including the "You Dump It, You Drink It" campaign.

Green Suppliers Network: A collaborative venture among industry, the EPA and the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP), a leading provider of technical assistance to manufacturers. Green Suppliers Network works with large manufacturers to engage their small and medium-sized suppliers in low-cost technical reviews that focus on process improvement and waste minimization. EPA provides program support and funding.

These tractors and trailers are labeled as SmartWay certified and are outfitted at point of sale with equipment that significantly reduces fuel use and emissions.

SmartWay Transport Partnership: an innovative collaboration between manufacturers, retailers, freight carriers, logistics companies, technology vendors, banks, truck stops, vehicle dealers and service centers, and the US EPA.
- Savings Calculator – helps truck owners compare the costs and estimate the fuel savings associated with various efficiency technologies. The calculator is designed for owners of single trucks as well as multiple-truck fleets.
- Available Tools and Models: Freight Logistics Environmental and Economic Tracking [FLEET] Performance Models will help you estimate the emissions and carbon footprint of your goods movement and estimate potential cost savings.
- Become a SmartWay Partner