Tag Archives: Water
Washing Your Car More Sustainably by Laura Klein
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Anna.
With hose in hand and sponge in the bucket, you’re ready to get your car spick and span. But you may be washing toxic chemicals and too much water into your local waterway, adding to pollution and over-worked pumping stations. And you wouldn’t be alone. Nearly half of all Americans like to wash their cars at home. While this may be a cheaper option, it isn’t less costly for the planet.
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High Gas Prices – We Broke It Can We Can Fix It
Posted on 13. Aug, 2008 by Anna.
Gas cooker from Crestock Stock Photos By Stingram We all complain about the price of gas. Gas Prices are at record highs. What can the average person do about it? What noise can we make to get our country free again from the stranglehold of high oil prices? We Got Ourselves Into This – We [...]
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Don’t Drive Angry
Posted on 12. Aug, 2008 by Anna.
traffic jam from Crestock Photos Driving when you are angry or upset can be dangerous and it can also have bad effects on your fuel consumption. As covered this this post on a Hypermiling Blog I came across, driving when you are angry can cause you to waste gas. Speeding, slamming on the brakes, and [...]
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The Ultimate Gas-Saving Package | E-Books, Reports, and Software
Posted on 08. Jul, 2008 by Anna.
Pumping gas from Crestock Creative Images The 2008 Ultimate Gas-Savers Guide I have just come across a very good package of E-Books, information, and even software which will help you get spend less money on get with gas mileage improvements and other gas-saving tips and techniques. This package is called The 2008 Ultimate Gas-Savers Guide [...]
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Hypermiling, As Safe As Drinking Water?
Posted on 04. Jul, 2008 by Anna.
Speeding car from Crestock Stock Photo There has been a lot of hallaballua on the media about hypermiling, and some controversy on whether or not it is a “safe” practice. At this point it is beginning to appear a bit over-the-top. Is hypermiling safe? Well, the answer to that really depends on how you apply [...]
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Lower Gas Expenses by Having the Right Tires
Posted on 26. Jun, 2008 by Anna.
Tire close up from Crestock Images With gas prices going through the roof, drivers are scrambling to find ways of lowering their fuel consumption. Surprisingly enough, one of the best ways of saving money on gas may not be at the pump, but at the tire store. Auto owners often unwittingly add to their driving [...]
