Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Most American and Canadian adults own or have access to their own vehicle and use it by themselves on a regular basis. 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

MAY 24, 2012

I previously wrote about how I was saving money on gasoline just by driving the speed limit but for this post I wanted to share many more tips on how to make your own car more green and eco-friendly without you having to spend a ton of dough on a new hybrid this year. Use cruise control. Buy fuel-efficient tires.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2012

Of course, driving less can help reduce the amount of gas you use, and therefore need to buy, but when carpooling, riding your bike, or using alternative transportation just isn’t feasible, then you can still use these tips to help you save at the pump. Use your Smartphone to find the lowest price. At the Pump.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

The term “eco-driving” refers to the energy-efficient use of automobiles. In fact, due to driver demand, car manufacturers are providing drivers with easy-to-use tools that measure driving efficiency. However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy.

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