ST LOUIS — To help members stock away more in their savings accounts and improve the environment, Vantage Credit Union has kicked off its "Save Green, Get Green" campaign.

The $500 million credit union kicked off its year-long campaign last week with the winner to receive a 2008 Toyota Prius hybrid. The way it works is a person must open a special savings account with Vantage with a minimum of $25 monthly automatic deposit. Existing members with the account must increase their monthly deposit by a minimum of $10. Those interested can also enter without opening an account by requesting an entry form.

In addition to the car giveaway, the public will have opportunities during the year to find the Prius around town and win gas cards or cash. Commercials, outdoor signage, postcards, statement stuffers and other print materials will feature the car. The Prius seemed the ideal choice as the credit union "watched gas prices soar in recent months."