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for short distances may reach his destination faster, and it is healthy.

Eat healthier and cheaper

Everyone who eats meat leaves a huge CO2 footprint. Fruits and vegetables
from local cultivations are healthier, cheaper and better for the environment,
especially when they are organic. Organic products do not have to be higher
in price than conventional products. Meanwhile lots of organic and normal
supermarkets offer cost-effective organic labels. The person who buys more
consciously, cooks for him-/herself and takes care that no grocery is thrown
away can save a lot of money, live healthy, too. The best-before date on
products just shows that the food is lasting for at least as long as the date
mentioned, but even a certain period of time after this date you can eat the
food. Whoever eats sustainably, often lives healthier because of the renounce-
ment of pesticides in the food, and the ones who prefer regional products
even support local farmers. Moreover, the groceries at the supermarket are
more cumbersomely packed than at farm shops. Do not forget: the trash that
has been thrown away comes back to us someday; may it be by particles in
drinking water or stench and pollution through garbage incineration.

More ecological tips

You can buy second-hand clothes, books, toys and lots of basic commodities.
Meanwhile you can share or rent for example lawn mowers, drill machines,
suitcases or designer bags. In lots of big cities you can visit second-hand
shops. Even on the Internet there are lots of suppliers for used things and
in newspapers, too, there are many interesting offers. You can find various
bargains at a flea market and what your family does not need anymore you
can sell, give away or exchange it instead of throwing it away.

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