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Going Green: It’s Not Just About the Environment, it Can Increase Your Happiness, Too

Going Green: It’s Not Just About the Environment, it Can Increase Your Happiness, Too by Lori C. Photograph of bright green plants by Jeffrey Betts
Photograph by Jeffrey Betts

Here are 4 simple ways to increase your happiness while saving your money and our planet

Living a simpler lifestyle is a concept that has been gaining traction over the past few years. Whether you opt for minimalism in your everyday life, move into a tiny house, or strive to put our planet first with your actions, there is a certain freedom tied to simplicity that can increase your happiness. 

If you’re looking for ways to enhance your life, consider embracing these green lifestyle habits:

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