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Sunday is Earth day, a reminder to continue striving to make environmentally responsible choices throughout our lives, including our diets.

Trying to incorporate more products that have been sustainably produced and packaged in recycled, recyclable and/or biodegradable containers can have a significant impact on our environment as well as our personal health and wellness.

But being eco-friendly doesnt mean you have to start grinding up egg shells and food scraps to fertilize your garden, and for some, even the idea of starting a garden, or riding a bike to work on a regular basis can seem unrealistic to maintain as daily routines.

So here are 10 simple strategies you can easily fit into a busy schedule and start implementing today to reduce, reuse, and recycle and improve your health.

1. Keep it local

Speak with any expert on eco-friendly living, and buying local tops every list.

The average food item on your plate has traveled 1,500 to 3,000 miles, requiring an enormous amount of energy and producing a significant amount of pollution, says Sean Miller, Education Director at Earth Day Network in Washington, D.C. Locally produced goods, in comparison, travel 150 to 300 miles on average, which is one of the key reasons that its so important to buy local.

There can be a nutritional benefit to buying local, as well. Farmers can let produce ripen more fully before harvest, and more time spent on the branch or vine means more time receiving nutrients from the soil.

Locally-grown produce hasnt been in transit for days, which means that its probably been exposed to less oxygen, light, and time, all of which can deplete produce of vitamins and phytochemicals.

Your options for buying local arent limited to just farmers markets. Local seafood, dairy, and produce is available in many local supermarkets.

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