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50 Ways You Can Help Save the Earth

Cole Mellino
Oct. 18, 2015 10:27AM EST

So you've ruled out living on an off-grid community on some remote island or building your own tiny home? That's okay. Tiny living isn't right for everyone. Just ask Portlandia's Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen. But there's still plenty of small things you can do on a daily basis that add up to making a big difference, especially if everyone does them.

Check out this infographic from Good to Be Home:

Photo credit: Good to Be Home

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