Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old. The plants used to make biofuel absorb roughly as much carbon dioxide as they release when they are burned. Unlike fossil fuels, biofuels are renewable because they are made from living matter.

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Fuel Electric Car Gasoline Cars 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

They plant some really nice foundation evergreen bushes and think they are done. In a couple of months, the worms have completely stripped the leaves, killing the plants. Bagworms, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, are moths that live in a silk bag covered with plant debris. I’ve seen it happen to my neighbors.

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Economical Organic Organization Gasoline 180