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Hear that clicking noise? It's the collective roll of prices at the pump inching higher and higher. While gas isn't teetering near the ominous 4-dollar mark yet, the onset of summer's driving season means we're all looking for new, no-hassle ways to reduce our fuel consumption.
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5 NOT-SO-OBVIOUS TIPS FOR BETTER MILEAGE
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SUSTAINLANE USERS ADD FUEL TO THE LOW-CARBON FIRE
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  Angel M. was "skeptical" when she heard the claims about the Blade Exhaust Filter, but says "it's proven more than true for me so far. My gas mileage was..." read more.
 Cliff B. raves about the hopefulness of Josh Tickell's documentary Fuel. "Even while dipping you in the black ooze, he presents hopeful and realistic ways out of the tar-pit..." read more.
 H.M. calls the Meagabus transportation company a "megabust" after experiencing a late and/or missing bus debacle: "Totally not customer friendly...We will NOT take the megabust ever again..." read more.
Find more green and healthy living products, and read reviews on SustainLane.com.
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CONTEST: REPURPOSING FOR REWARDS - WIN AN ALCHEMY MESSENGER BAG!
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 SustainLane is laying waste to the idea that certain items are to be junked after a single use. We're looking for new ways to reuse, repurpose, and reclaim 11 household items that are usually tossed with the week's trash. After all, "waste not, want not," right?
That's where you come in. Join our contest and share your ideas. Each post you write enters you into a raffle to win an Alchemy Goods messenger bag. The more articles you post, the more times you'll be entered, so keep them coming! The contest ends July 16th.
Check out the full list now and enter to win!
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SUSTAINLANE'S PREMIER PARTNERS TOP IT OFF
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Share your news stories, green tips, and topics of conversation on SustainLane.com now.
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GREENBUSTERS: IDLE CARS ARE THE DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND
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 Myth: It takes more energy to restart a car than it does to leave it idling.Those quick trips to the convenience store, long carpool lines to pick junior up after school, and "occasional" drive-thru beg one question: Is it more efficient to idle, or to switch off the car and restart? Greenbusters sleuth the truth...
Whatever the eco myth, we'll help you get to the bottom of it. Submit your myth to SustainLane Greenbusters here! |
WHEN IT'S ACTUALLY OK TO USE MORE OIL
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 A green oil change? Sounds like an oxymoron, but it doesn't have to be. Regularly changing you oil makes for improved fuel efficiency and fewer emissions. Just take a few easy precautions to ensure it's done right (and green).
Find out 4 quick tips to green your oil change...
What are your thoughts on greening your oil changes? Share your quips and tips on SustainLane.com now!
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BIODIESEL: FUEL OR FOOL?
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 Jay G. was revved up for many years on the promise of biodiesel. It's non-petroleum based and often made from recycled vegetable oil -- what's not to love? Then he unearthed some facts that made him take down his biodiesel flag for good.
Unearth biodiesel's dirty truth...
What are your thoughts on biodiesel? Share your quips and tips on SustainLane.com now!
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