Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2013

As you think about your commute, consider the following items: Transportation Costs. The most obvious consideration when it comes to the cost of your commute is the cost of the transportation itself. If you drive your own car, you probably have to pay for gas. In these cases, the transportation costs might be much less.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Here are 11 ways you can make your transportation needs a little more eco-friendly. Take Public Transportation If you live anywhere near a small or large city, you probably have access to some form of municipal public transportation. Walk This is my favorite mode of transport and one that I use every day.

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Koupon Karen

MARCH 12, 2024

Compared to traditional fossil fuels, biofuels have the potential to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Biofuels are gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to conventional fuels in transportation, energy production, and various other sectors.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The date of the travel is important since rates for accommodations and transportation vary depending on the season. This is so to keep the amount spent on transportation at a minimum. Compare the time spent on the road and the amount that will be spent on gas with the actual amount difference of airline tickets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2012

While gas is not currently at an all time high, it is still expensive. Fortunately, if you change your habits and the way you think, you can significantly reduce your gas costs, which means more money for other things. Tips to Reduce Your Gas Consumption. You should make sure to choose the car that has the best gas mileage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

Rethink Your Transportation. Transportation costs often rank high on surveys of household spending. When you drive a lot, you spend money on gas, and you have to pay for maintenance on your car. Using public transportation, or biking, can boost your health while at the same time reducing pollution. Bank Your Savings.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Transportation Once you’ve secured your accommodations, transportation is the next area to save money when traveling. Gas stations and airports are money traps!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Our gas and electric bills have been smaller since we moved. Public Transportation and Other Amenities. So, even though this doesn’t have much to do with downsizing per se , our lifestyle change in general is resulting in lower transportation costs. We have a smaller place, and we use less energy to keep it comfortable.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

Between gas and vehicle maintenance, the cost of driving to work really adds up. You might consider carpooling, using public transportation, walking, or biking to work to cut costs. Your driving habits may be burning through gas more quickly than you need to. Drive Less. Driving less can be an easy way to save money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

Know where the turn-off valves are for your gas and water. Broken water and gas mains can make an already difficult situation intolerable — and even more dangerous. Know how to turn these items off, and show children who are old enough to help how to turn off the water and gas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. I don’t want to have a full meal every time my stomach grumbles, so to avoid the cost and caloric implications of café and gas station snacks, I pack my own in my suitcase and throw a few in my purse when I leave my hotel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Electric and hybrid cars save on gas costs and emissions, but they tend to be more expensive than gas-powered models. That way you keep both the glass and plastic bottles out of the landfill and you reduce the environmental impact of transporting water from draught-ridden areas. You should also prioritize your upgrades.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2012

Cows give off large amounts of methane gas as part of their digestive process, a fact that is criticized by environmentalists who cite it as a major cause of global warming. If the methane gas could be collected, it could be used as an energy source. Biofuels . Several factors have lead to increasing interest and research in biofuels.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

High gas prices got you down? This helps reduce pollution by preventing gas fumes from heating up and thus creating ozone. Those instructions are there on the gas pump for a reason. Fuel-injected cars do not, contrary to popular mythology, use more gas starting up each time than they would just idling Combine errands.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

My husband took public transportation every day, and I drove our vehicle only a few times a week. It was not unusual for us to fill up the gas tank only once or twice a month. per gallon of gas for one fill up every month. We learned what grocery stores to shop at to get the best deals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. Wise use of gas, heat, electricity, and water coupled with buying just enough food can help you save a lot of your hard earned cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2013

If you live in an expensive urban area, you will spend more on everything, from housing and food to child care and transportation. Adult Children Living At Home – How To Approach It Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump? How Much You Make. Certain expectations come with your income. The ages of your children matter as well.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Energy sector The energy sector covers companies that do business in the oil and natural gas industry. It includes oil and gas exploration and production companies, as well as producers of other consumable fuels like coal and ethanol. It doesn’t include many renewable energy companies which instead are considered utilities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van. With gas prices falling significantly recently, we haven’t been using the full amount. We would be sacrificing our long term financial growth in order to make our budget a little more comfortable in the short term. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Our diet is made up of large quantities of meat which is produced by commercial farms, the largest greenhouse gas producer. This saves on packaging as well as transportation because larger amounts can be shipped in one load. Plus by buying local, you are cutting down on the carbon emissions produced by food transportation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

Conserve gas. My husband takes public transportation to work every day. Doing this allows us to fill the gas tank just 1.5 I’ve even read that some people wear long johns at home to endure lower heating temperatures, but we haven’t done that. We are a one car family. times a month. Wait to buy new technology.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Every minute spent inching along the freeway equates to increasing greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling (pardon the pun) global warming. In addition, everyone will save a ton of money on car-related expenses (including gas and maintenance). Mass Transit.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2012

With rising gas prices at the pump, it can be down right painful to fill up at the gas station. for a gallon of gas, we know that it will probably only get worse as the summer rolls on. You can turn it back on when you are moving again, but sitting in an idling car is just a waste of gas, and a waste of money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Camping gear , food, gas, park fees and everything else always adds up and at the end of the trip, you might wish you didn’t go in the first place! Save on Gas and Transportation. Use your own car or SUV instead, and look for local campsites that’s easy to get to so you can save on gas.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 16, 2013

Cooper Tire Free Gas Sweeps. Like them on Facebook and enter to win great prizes, including free gas for a year! Enter to win a VIP tour of Highclere Castle with Lord Carnarvon, including afternoon tea with Lady Carnarvon, author of Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey and round-trip ground transportation to and from London.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2012

8 Ways to Save on Fuel Who of us does not want to squeeze a bit more distance out of each gallon of gas that we. High gas prices got you down? How to Save Money on Gas In the past, I have often encouraged many of you to find alternative sources for transportation in an effort to. Wishing you had bought a.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

This means you waste water, fertiliser, soil, and even the fuel used to transport your food. This greenhouse gas is significantly more harmful than carbon dioxide. When you waste food, you’re not just wasting food—you’re also wasting the resources used to grow and make it.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

This toy includes a city scape has gas station, fire & rescue and more. This would be a lot of fun for your kiddos who like playing with transportation and fire and rescue! This Imaginext Rescue City Center is on sale for just $33.99 This toy usually sells for $49.99 so this is a great deal!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2012

When you drive fast (especially on non-highway roads), you tend to brake more and then start up faster – which also wastes gas and causes wear and tear on your vehicle. Going a few miles under the limit saves gas, makes the trip safer and helps me avoid getting into the left lane where all those speeders are.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Drivers and manufacturers are both embracing the eco-friendly tools because they help lower C02 emissions and achieve better gas mileage. Proven Tips to Increase Gas Mileage. Below you will find surefire ways to improve gas mileage. The less you idle, the better gas mileage you will receive. Don’t Idle.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Manual cars are generally cheaper than automatic and have better gas mileage because they are lighter weight). Even though I had a car at the time, a friend and I took a bus to a nearby big city (about 2 hours away) for a weekend trip, because she is European and convinced me public transportation is amazing. This is recent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

Use alternative methods of transportation , a.k.a. Instead of using your car and spending money on gas, why not invest in a good bicycle or walking shoes. If you need a little inspiration, check out my friend Mr. SPF’s article on how he has quit smoking.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. Avoid using store cards; they usually have excessively high interest rates and this negates any savings you might make.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

He describes sustainability as “shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system” People often refer to their attempts at sustainability as “going green”, being eco-friendly or adopting an eco-living lifestyle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2012

Electric and Gas Utility websites . What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) www. ashrae.org. Do you work in the green energy industry? If so, what do you do? . This post was written by Jana. Related posts: What is Green Energy?

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 17, 2011

Since I take public transportation, I put about 2,500 miles a year on it, if that. For the last few months, I've noticed some 'sputtering' in the engine when I put my foot on the gas after changing gears. I'm pretty sure I've mentioned my 15 (almost 16) year old 'beater' car, which I'm trying to keep running until I'm debt-free.

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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. Beyond using public transport more, you can also save money and be more green by cutting down on how much you use your car: Don’t use the car for short trips.

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