Comments on: This Earth Day, Save the Planet – and Save $4,000/yr, Too

By: Sameer Ranade

Sameer Ranade — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:59:43 +0000

Hi Diane!
I thought your tips were excellent! I’m currently working as an intern on the Driver Smarter Challenge with the Alliance to Save Energy. If I may, I’d like to elaborate a little on your tips regarding ‘driving smart’. That entail:
-Making sure your tires are properly inflated. This can boost your fuel economy by around 3 % and save you upwards of $25 a year
-Drive no more than 60 mph on the freeway. This is huge, as each 5mph driven above 60mph is like paying an extra quarter per gallon of gas!
-Avoid idling, as this uses more gas than it takes to turn off and restart your engine. If you’re parked for more than 30 seconds (not at a stop light, of course) like at a train track or bridge opening, it’s best to shut your engine off.
Please click on the following link to take the Drive Smarter Challenge and get more valuable tips: www.http://drivesmarterchallenge.org/
This will also lead to $20 worth of coupons for your next motor oil purchase. Thank you so much for doing all you can to go green as well as save green!

By: carrie

carrie — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:41:00 +0000

be sure to visit http://bit.ly/3IAahQ to help save the rainforest!

By: carrie

carrie — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:40:19 +0000

the planet isn’t the only thing that needs saving. the rainforest does too.

By: Justin Keller

Justin Keller — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:01:28 +0000

thanks for the great tips. you are right people always complain about going green is expensive, but here you have actually showed ways to save.

By: Green Fundraising

Green Fundraising — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:07:28 +0000

Great post, again. Going to tweet this post URL…good source of motivation for the husband, father in many households. I’ve found going green is directly tied to their pocketbooks in many cases!
http://www.ecolabelfundraising.com

By: adamsmom06

adamsmom06 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:45:42 +0000

I just came across your site and I like it very much. Most people think that it costs a ton of money to be eco-friendly, when in reality it can save you money. I never realized how much money could be saved by just skipping one trip in the car. Amazing. I found an article your readers might enjoy that gives several good tips to save money while being environmentally friendly at http://www.destroydebt.com/articles/76-ways-to-save-money-while-saving-the-environment.html. Thanks for the great info!