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But why go green? The earth's population is growing at a rapid pace. It is estimated that it will reach over 9 billion by 2050. Considering the exponential growth, the amount of natural resources if evenly distributed would be only 25% of what the population of 1950 had.

A large part of the planet's fixed natural resources are depleted by the businesses which supply people with goods and services. In order for future generations to be able to enjoy the standard of living which we are accustomed to, business must take larger steps in going green and ensuring that resources are not as rapidly exhausted.

Here are five quick tips on how to change your habits so that you can proudly say, "I'm green".

1. Reusable shopping bags - Anyone who regularly shops at grocery stores or even large chain stores have surely seen people using reusable shopping bags (which are usually made of recycled material). These bags make a big difference in the big picture, as it takes over 1000 years for a regular plastic bag to break down in a landfill. Multiply that by billions of bags, and it's easy to see why you should avoid using them!

2. Save water - Be honest, your showers are probably a bit longer than what they should be. All that extra water matters and if you shave just five minutes off your shower every day, over the course of a few months you'll notice water bill savings and you'll be saving valuable energy.

3. Forget bottled water - Bottled water is highly overrated, and simply by installing a good water filter on your kitchen faucet, you can not only save a ton of money, but you'll also get higher quality water than the bottle you're used to drinking, and you'll be doing your part in cutting down on the billions of plastic water bottles that are used each year for bottling water.

4. Use or lose the sun - On colder days, keep the shades open all over the house for an instant boost in free solar heat. Over the course of a day, it will give your furnace a noticeable break. On those dreadfully hot summer days, invest in sun blocking curtains or shades that you can install throughout your house to keep the sun from heating up your home, which makes your air conditioning system work harder than it needs to.

5. Maintain proper tire pressure - This little step can actually save you thousands of dollars and countless amount of wasted energy in the form of fuel over the course of your life. When your tire pressure is off, you burn a lot more fuel, which we all know isn't very green. It takes five seconds to check your tire pressure with a gauge you can get for about two dollars.

These may seem like small steps, but over the course of your life, following the advice above will definitely qualify you as "green".

Suggest these tips to your friends and family, and ask for any ideas that they may have. If we all work together, we'll have a major impact on the way the next generation will live!

There are effective and painless steps your business can take in order to go green and be part of the solution.

Review your energy plans. Every business requires energy to function, and green companies are no exception. Energy production leeches the most natural resources and should be the first step in going green. Installing solar panels as a form of alternative energy use can save money in the long run and harness the power of the sun, which is free to use. Businesses can also take advantage of tax breaks offered by some states who reward businesses for environmentally conscious installments.

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Many of the ways to go green often come with the added benefit of saving your business money. Going green can lower production costs and potentially save money, while tax write-offs are available for green businesses who have taken the initiative in doing their part to ensure the survival of the planet.

In addition to the money saving aspects involved with going green, your business will be setting a positive example in your community as well as for other businesses. The decision to go green will also result in a cleaner, healthier work environment for you and your employees. Being a green company will gain you notoriety as being a business that is part of the concerted effort in going green and ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment for all.