MOST of us can’t afford hybrids. They sound good and all, but they’re not a killer reality for many families who one, have a strict budget, and two, need more space than the most affordable hybrids allow.

Instead…

Make your own ride as efficient as possible. If you drive a serious gas guzzler but you drive less than other folks you’re still gonna come out ahead. Make a goal to drive less, combine trips, and bus it or bike or (gasp) even walk more.
Empty out the trunk. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that simply removing excess weight from your car can …read more

Think you know everything about using less gas? Try out these resources below.
Conserve or Move… the fight against change by Hilary at eco friendly driver.
Consumer Reports tells you what they learned in Fuel economy: Save money on gas.
And here’s a video with a some great tips. For instance, I never thought about keeping the tank between half full and empty. The lower weight means better mileage. Of course, you might have to fill up for longer trips…

Click here to learn about all the current contests, themes, and green challenges going on at Tree Hugging Family in …read more

As I mentioned in my printer post, we’re reviewing some of the choices in the Biggest Green Sin poll going on now in the sidebar. We’ve gotten several votes so far, and a few of you have said you refuse to carpool. So, let’s look at some reasons you should perhaps change your mind.
I understand the annoyances of carpooling. Right now I work from home, but for a couple of years I carpooled to work with my husband. While it was fun to have someone share the driving with and to talk with on the ride in, I would sometimes …read more

I’ve decided that Sunday paper advertisements are evil. I know quite a few folks who do things like say, “Look at all the sales – I have to go see!” Drive, drive, drive, all over town. It’s a little silly, a huge waste of gas, and a pollution producer. Shopping for the sake of a sale vs. shopping for something you need, really isn’t very green.
Try to pick one or two main stores that have decent prices and always shop there. Preferably choose at least one store that carries both grocery and home items, and make sure they’re as close …read more

Jennifer H. at My Organized Biz is saving money and gas while lowering her carbon emissions with some creative planning ahead for her business routines. And she’s so organized, she wants to share the ideas with you too.
Stop by 6 Creative Ways to Save Cash and Gas for some extra gas-saving advice.