Live sustainably

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Sustainable living means prioritizing the use of natural and renewable resources instead of creating excess waste and depleting resources for future generations. It means curbing our habit of expending. Here are a few ways to get started.

Although you may not get single-use plastic bags at the grocery store checkout anymore, there are still plastic bags being used for produce and plastic packaging is still used on almost everything… one problem has been solved but there’s more to go. Unnecessary plastic is making its way into our homes, and often through the kitchen. So, we’ve looked at a number of ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle in the kitchen.

The 6 Rs of sustainability are: rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and repair. Learn why they are important and how YOU can help.

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Pick one thing and stick to it — then try picking up your next good habit

Each and every step you take to make your daily life more sustainable will support the health of the planet, plus it also has the potential to save you money and make you healthier. Here, are genius ways to get started

Going green is certainly a lot more mainstream these days. But are you doing everything you can to live more eco-friendly and sustainable? While Earth Day is a great place to start, every day should be a chance to incorporate these 101 ways to go green in your lifestyle.

These green living tips will help you embrace more sustainable living. Going green at home is easier than you think, and can make a big difference!

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