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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. Other than housing, our biggest budget buster is transportation. It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG. What are the ways that you’ve cut back on transportation costs in the past?

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. That being said, there is one good thing (and only one) that comes about from higher fuel prices; people are refocusing on energy efficiency. Department of Transportation, Good.is, and my trusty calculator. Walking – 0.33

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Biodiesel and Biomass Fuels

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Biomass is the term given to the process of producing fuel by burning biological matter. Even though carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur compounds are produced when using biomass fuels, these substances are not released in sufficient concentrations to affect the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Biofuels .

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Rural Revival – How Biofuel Production Is Transforming the UK’s Countryside Economy

Koupon Karen

Biofuel is increasingly gaining attention as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Environmental Impact Biofuels offer a promising solution to mitigating climate change by reducing air pollution and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.

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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Motherhood Moments

Nancy G McGehee – Professor, Virginia Tech; Co-editor, Journal of Travel Research “First, make sure your vehicle is in proper working order (tires inflated, recently serviced, etc.) – this will help optimize your fuel efficiency. Furthermore, excessive speeding also worsens your fuel economy, so make sure to obey all speed limits.

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11 Ways To Make Personal Travel More Sustainable And Less Polluting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Walk This is my favorite mode of transport and one that I use every day.

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4 Ways to Save Money and the Planet While Traveling

Couponing 101

Whether you travel by car or airplane, added weight decreases fuel efficiency. That means that the more you pack, the more fuel will be consumed to transport it. Because of this, packing less can save you money on fuel if you travel by car. Walk, Bike, or Use Public Transportation When Possible.