Let’s Save a Lot of Money by Walking
This page is translated from the original post "Économisons beaucoup d’argent en marchant" in French.
- 10/09/2025 15:58
We already knew that physical exercise was a necessity. And what if walking could also save the planet… and your wallet?
Before talking about walking, an ecological assessment is necessary. In France, transportation accounts for nearly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions. Air pollution causes 40,000 premature deaths each year. No doubt, it’s time to move differently.
ADEME, the Agency for Ecological Transition, reveals that walking is not only good for health, but it also brings substantial benefits. Each year, it generates 57 billion euros in benefits for the economy and society. Part of this comes from increased productivity at work and reduced absenteeism, estimated at 20 billion. The improvement in health adds up to 17 billion. Walking is not just for moving around; it benefits everyone.
Young people can no longer walk
However, this practice remains undervalued. It accounts for about 23% of trips. Young people and seniors walk twice as much as others. In rural areas, walking is practiced two to three times less than in cities. There is thus real potential for everyone to put one foot in front of the other.
If the share of walking trips were to increase from 24% to 30%, the economic gain could rise to 35 billion euros each year. Securing sidewalks, creating pedestrian crossings, or encouraging short walking trips are simple actions that can yield significant rewards.
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Walking is not just good for your heart or lungs. It’s a concrete gesture for the planet and your wallet. Every step counts. So, why not leave the car in the garage for a short walk? A few minutes of walking could potentially yield billions.
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