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People say that trading in your old SUV for a Prius is the right move, but what if you just don't have the money to buy another vehicle? In this tough economy, consumers need to learn ways to extend the life of their vehicle, while making them more efficient in the process. Here are seven ways vehicle maintenance can save you green, while helping you go green.
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Biodiesel Comprehensive: Learn from the experts at Piedmont Biofuels
Location
National Bicycle Summit
Location
Bicyclists led the Good Roads movement in the 1880s, successfully
lobbying for paved roads to drag our nation out of the mud. In 2009,
the stage is set for bicyclists to once again lead reform of our
transportation system. A “smart” transportation movement is needed to
solve the challenges of climate change, obesity, congestion, pollution,
safety, and dependence on foreign oil. The 2009 National Bike Summit is
focused on making a powerful case for expanding Federal support for
bicycling – for active transportation and recreation. Join fellow Read more »
Community Scale Biodiesel Production
Location
I attended this last year and found it to be incredibly informative as the knowledgable ASU staff presents information for both the mind and the hands. It's about a 7 & 1/2 hour drive from Cleveland into the heart of the BEAUTIFUL Blue Ridge Mountains.
Community-Scale
Biodiesel Production
with
experts from the ASU Energy Center
Friday
& Saturday, June 20-21, 2008
This
workshop will be held on the campus of
Appalachian State University with field work at the ASU
Biodiesel and Education Research Lab. Experts in the field of
biodiesel production will hold a 2-day workshop focusing on
sustainable community-scale biodiesel production with classroom and
hands-on components.
Where:
Campus
of Appalachian State University, Scott/Harper Hall
Room 178
Schedule:
Friday,
6/20: Registration 12:30pm, Workshop 1-6pmSaturday,
6/21: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Cost:
$125 ($70 students)
Max
Participants: 12
- Kerr
Scott/Harper Hall has limited parking but the Rivers Street parking
deck is just next door. - Lodging
info can be found at www.visitboonenc.com.
A convenient on-campus option is the Broyhill Inn, (828) 262-2204,
(800) 951-6048, www.broyhillinn.com - Weather
forecast: www.booneweather.com/Forecast/Boone - Maps
and directions: www.web.appstate.edu/maps



