Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Sure, your mind may go right to taking the subway or hailing a taxi, but there are many ways to make travel more sustainable and a lot less polluting. Here are 11 ways you can make your transportation needs a little more eco-friendly. Doing so eliminates car payments, insurance bills, and maintenance costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

High gas prices got you down? 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. Don’t do it!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2012

While gas is not currently at an all time high, it is still expensive. These numbers will vary wildly depending on the state and the car. 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.

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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. You can make good savings by booking tickets early but there may also be savings available on last minute buys. Using the Car Less.

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