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With the New Year around the bend, this is the perfect opportunity to get a new start on a greener life. Making small changes to your daily routine is the way to ensure that we all live on this green earth just a little longer. 

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We’re here to make your days a little greener and a little better with a few tips to take your green life to new heights. 

Check out 5 tips to keeping it green below. 

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1. Shop Smart. Love to shop? Well, waste less by saying no to the plastic and bringing along re-usable totes when shopping. When it comes to shopping for clothing, shop smart by choosing items that are both fashionable as well as durable, and trading in old items at thrift stores. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!  

2. Put your green thumb to work! Get together with friends, family and neighbors to start a community garden or your own backyard herb garden – it’ll promote healthy decisions among those closest to you and save a significant amount of money on that grocery bill, not to mention eliminate the amount of pesticides you are exposed to. 

3. Swap out those bulbs! Make your home energy efficient by choosing energy saving appliances – you’ll help the environment and save money. Try working from home when you can to save a little on fuel and lower your carbon footprint. A little change of scenery never hurt anyone!

4. Keep it local. Check out restaurants that serve food grown by local family farms and eat organic. You’ll be surprised how much delicious food is actually made right in your neighborhood.

5. Use your legs! The next time you work out, try running or walking to the gym – you’ll add to your routine and save on gas. Another option to keeping green is to break a sweat for a good cause by helping clean up your local parks and beaches.

Remember that you aren’t changing your whole life, you are just changing a part of your life. Check out some other ways to keep it green in our exclusive unit.