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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Biofuel and electricity, including hybrid-electric cars, have emerged as top alternatives to fossil fuel. Electric Cars.

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4 reasons to choose electric driving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are a frequent driver, then changing a fossil fuel car for an electric one can have huge benefits. Aside from no longer having to buy petrol (a great bonus considering the skyrocketing fuel prices), an electric car emits an average of 60% less CO2 than a petrol-powered car with an exhaust. Electric driving is cheaper.

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5 Fuel Saving Tips (Guest Post)

Saving Cents With Sense

If you feel like you may need to take out a second mortgage to put fuel in your tank, you are not alone! When you drive fast, you burn more fuel. When you top of your tank, some of the fuel can seep out and simply be a waste. Several stores around the country offer rewards that can be redeemed towards fuel savings.

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Heat Yourself Not Your Home This Winter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You could heat yourself not your home. The idea that we have to heat our entire home all winter long is crazy. But there is absolutely no need to keep an entire 2,000 square foot home a toasty 70+ degrees, especially if you are at work all day or on vacation for a week. How do you heat your home in winter?

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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

While travel doesn't always feel like it's great for the environment, especially when you're getting to your destination on a a huge plane that burns a ton of fuel, there are many things you can do to offset your travel carbon footprint. Pack Light The less "cargo" that a plane carries, the less fuel it has to use.

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While lawmakers all over the world argue about policies, you can start making small changes and transform your home into an eco-friendly place. Decluttering your home helps the environment because you develop better shopping habits and thus produce less waste. Here are a few ideas. Conserve Water. This is a no-brainer.

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Thankful Thursday | heating issues

The Frugal Girl

Well, my oil-fueled boiler that heats my house has been out of commission this week (a week that has delivered some of the coldest weather we’ve had in a long time!) that I am not responsible for home repair bills While I was in Hawaii a branch fell onto my roof and poked a hole. Tomorrow it’s gonna be almost 65!

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