Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Unless you live, work, and play in your own neighborhood and never venture outside of it, chances are you own a car or a truck. 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 9, 2012

Did you know that 90% of Americans drive to work despite the fact that 70% of them have a commute that is less than 2 miles? of our nation’s population that bikes to work. needs a transportation overhaul. Biking Makes You Healthier When biking to work for an entire year, the average person will lose 13 pounds (and keep it off!).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Below you will find surefire ways to improve gas mileage. The less you idle, the better gas mileage you will receive. To make this tip work for you, and your wallet, turn off the engine if you are going to be stopped for more than one minute. Idling can guzzle a 1/4 tank of gas an hour. High gas prices got you down?

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