In honor of Oil Independence Day, we made some calculations of ways to reduce our own impact and prevent more oil spills . A few simple changes to your driving habits can save dozens of gallons of gas a year, but you may be surprised to learn how much recycling cans and eating a single weekly vegetarian meal will save.

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12 of the Most Effective Ways to Reduce Your Oil Consumption

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