In the Car
Recycle Used Motor Oil
Two gallons of recycled motor oil can produce enough energy to power the average Texas home for one day, cook 48 meals in a microwave oven, blow-dry your hair at least 215 times, vacuum a house for 15 months, or watch television for 7 1/2 days straight! Whenever you change your oil or other vehicle fluids at home, make sure you recycle them. And NEVER pour used motor oil down storm drains, because the drains will carry the oil directly to Texas waterways. The used oil from one oil change can contaminate 1 million gallons of fresh water–a year's supply for 50 people.
Drive the Speed Limit
By slowing down and avoiding aggressive driving, you can improve your fuel economy by 5% if driving in town, or by up to 33% on the highway. Slowing down and keeping to the speed limit also helps to reduce air emissions. Typically for every 5 MPH you drive over 60 MPH, its like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon of gas you use. If you have a 13-gallon fuel tank, you can save $2.60 per tank just by driving the speed limit. Annual Savings: $135
Lighten the Load
By removing unnecessary items from your vehicle, you can reduce the amount of weight it carries and help improve fuel economy. Even an extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your fuel mileage. In addition to saving you money at the fuel pump, this improvement in fuel economy can also help reduce emissions from your vehicle.
The cost of idling
American drivers use more than 2 billion gallons of fuel each year while idling and idling creates twice the emissions of a car in motion.
Fuel when it's cool
Cut down on emissions by decreasing the amount of fuel lost to evaporation--fuel when it's cool like early in the morning or late in the evening.
Get better gas mileage
Watch your speed, reduce excess weight, avoid idling, don't drive aggressively, use overdrive and cruise control, monitor tire pressure, change your oil, replace your filter, use right octane...for more: bit.ly/WDvYI
Rage is not Green...or cheap.
For those who suffer from road rage, remember that aggressive driving lowers your mileage, so if you want to save on fuel and save the planet while you’re at it, accelerate gradually-- something to keep that in mind the next time that bad driver cuts you off! Just count to 10 and say "the planet needs me!" --Your Mother (Earth) will thank you--as will your fellow drivers!
Cruising (and grooving) to a Greener Planet
Green your routine in your car:When you can, use cruise control, as it saves fuel and also helps you maintain a constant speed. (Extra tip: Free your foot and you'll free up your mind...use that energy to sing a song or whistle a tune or two!): For more tips on How to Get Better Gas Mileage: http://bit.ly/WDvYI
Your tires can save you $!
Check your tires to ensure they are inflated to the correct pressure--doing so will save gas, money, energy, pollution...the impact is not small! Not sure how: http://bit.ly/148yMl
