Mayre Press is a professional writer with a communications degree from Northwestern University. She lives in Evanston, Ill. and specializes in research and advocacy for environmental issues. She's driven a Honda Civic Hybrid since 2003 and boasts that $20-25 feeds her car for at least a month. Once the temps reach 60°F, she vows to start riding her bike for short errands. In addition to her roles for Examiner.com, she writes a monthly column titled, "Ask Eco Gal," that runs in a biweekly community newspaper. You may email Mayre at ecogal247@yahoo.com.