Purchase retreaded tires! Approximately 400 million gallons of oil are saved each year due to the use of retreaded tires.

Properly maintain tires! This extends wear and increases the chance that they can be retreaded. Here are some hints:

• Keep tires inflated at recommended inflation level. Under inflation can waste up to 5% of a car’s fuel.
• Repair punctures, maintain alignment, and rotate tires every 6,000 – 8,000 miles.

To avoid mosquitoes, prevent water accumulation in tires. If you have a tire swing or dock tire bumpers, puncture holes in the tires so they won’t hold water. You can also purchase environmentally friendly repellents such as:

• Mosquito Dunks – biodegradable larvicides about the size of a small bagel (www.marchbiological.com)
• Sonic Web – about the size and weight of a large bucket that contains a scent strip and emits a gentle: heartbeat (www.fightthebite.com)
• Punk Sticks – a 10.5” punk stick is made of dried natural materials that burns a woodsy scent when lit that humans find appealing but insects find repulsive (www.vermontcountrystore.com)