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Embodied energy

Ever heard of embodied energy? This refers to the amount of energy it takes to produce, market, transport and dispose of products. Visit How Products Impact to see a product’s lifecycle. So instead of buying individual water bottles for example, use a reusable one. Buy organic, but purchase from local farmers to decrease shipping costs. Next time you shop, consider the extras you don’t know you’re buying.