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. Fuel-injected cars do not, contrary to popular mythology, use more gas starting up each time than they would just idling Combine errands. Buy fuel-efficient tires. Avoid quick starts and stops. Remove the roof rack.

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Cars Car Making Fuel 212

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. Buses, subways, and light rail trains are a viable and green way to get around.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Although my primary concern these days to get out of debt, I have been thinking a lot about what “GREEN” really means and how that impacts my everyday lifestyle. But have you ever considered how you can go green with your finances? There are many different ways our finances can help in the green initiative.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2012

Experiment with Using One Car – If you and your spouse have two cars, you can try just using one car for a week or two to see if you can get by with one car. You should make sure to choose the car that has the best gas mileage. If you have access to public transportation, are you using it?

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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. As well as being more green, it can also be good for your wallet too. Buy a season ticket. Using the Car Less. Travel overnight.

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