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BE A GREENIE: SHOPPING GREEN
By: Genevieve Ticlo
 Okay,
so we all know girls love to shop, am I right? Well,
believe it or not, there are definitely things you
can do to help “greenify” your shopping habits in
the future! Read on to find out how.
- Buy vintage! – Shopping garage sales
and secondhand stores is a great way to start
going green! Plus, it’s a lot of fun! Not only
does shopping vintage save you money, but it
also saves the environment from unnecessary
waste. Trust me, you can find a lot of cute
stuff at secondhand shops and vintage boutiques,
and the search is half the fun!
- Bulk up! – When you use something a
lot and often, try to buy in bulk. This
eliminates unnecessary packaging and can reduce
the use of material we eventually end up
throwing away anyway.
- Be organic! – Try buying recycled
products, like papers and notebooks made from
recycled materials and plant parts. Not only do
they make you feel great, but they’re
functional, too!
- Reuse! – Avoid buying single-use
products, like plastic cups, paper plates, and
disposable cameras. Buying products that last
will help stop hundreds of tons of wasteful
material from ending up in landfills.
- Get creative! – If you’re feeling
risky, try giving up shopping all together when
it’s not necessary. Think about this: every
year, thousands of Americans buy products they
don’t need, and each of these products has an
almost definite chance of ending up as harmful
waste. Instead of buying something, like a gift
or new outfit, try mixing it up and using what
you already have! It’s fun and totally green!
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