Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

However, buying a new car isn’t in the cards for me right now, so I have to make due with the one I have. Automobiles cause 51 percent of the carbon monoxide pollution in the air, so it’s important to do what we can to make our cars a little less dirty whenever possible. Shut the car off. Change your oil regularly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Unless you live, work, and play in your own neighborhood and never venture outside of it, chances are you own a car or a truck. Here are 11 ways you can make your transportation needs a little more eco-friendly. Buy A Bike Exercise combined with clean air and free transportation makes riding a bike a win-win for everyone.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2012

These numbers will vary wildly depending on the state and the car. Don’t Drive as Much – So, this may seem really obvious, but it takes planning to reduce the amount of time that you spend in the car. You should make sure to choose the car that has the best gas mileage. Tips to Improve Your Car’s Mileage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Transportation. The challenge that I, along with most people, face is the amount of effort involved in car-pooling and the challenges that come with that. Buying an electric car, carpooling or even taking public transit all reduce your overall transportation costs 1/2 to 2/3.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 4, 2011

Ditching your car in favour of using public transport more often is great for the environment and by not having your car on the road as much, you can do your bit for the planet. Using the Car Less. These can work out cheaper than both driving and using public transport and are much healthier options too.

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