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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 It’s easy to go out to lunch each day, or hit up the coffee barista on your way to the office, but not exactly cost-effective. Is your office eco-friendly? Smart Commute. fuel prices rose 1.9 percent.

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Bike Your Way to a Healthier, Richer, Happier You

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reading this statistic surprised me, even though I’m one of the 0.6% In fact, this past winter I didn’t have to be seen more than once for a sinus infection whereas the previous year I had been in my doctor’s office at least 4 times during cold & flu season! of our nation’s population that bikes to work.

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