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Get Free Guacamole at Chipotle Save ~$2.50

If you get a bean bowl with fajitas, with no meat (including sofritas), they won't charge you for guacamole, because its considered a protein. And it is one! An average avocado contains around 4 grams of protein, which is much more than most other fruits.

Avocados are also rich with healthy fats. Fats account for around three quarters of the calorie count of an avocado. Most of it is monounsaturated fat, in the form of oleic acid. Monounsaturated fat is considered to be a "good fat" which reduces levels of bad cholesterol in your blood and lowers your risk of stroke and heart disease.

Use natural beauty products

Replace shampoos, conditioners and soaps with natural versions. The skin is the most important part to protect us from outside world, it constitutes a living, dynamic tissue system.It can absorb applied products we applied on it, partially or completely, into the bloodstream. "In fact, up to 60% of the products we use on our skin are absorbed and deposited into the circulatory system" (via: Fairley, 2001).

When we apply the product on our skin, several chemicals which are used in common, popular cosmetics will get into your system. Aren't you afraid you absorbed that much chemical stuff in your body?Concern stems from the knowledge that most of these ingredients are derived synthetically or from petroleum.

Switching to all-natural cosmetic products and make-up can help you to avoid feeding your skin harmful chemicals. Many skin problems, such as acne, contact dermatitis, irritations and allergies may disappear once petroleum or synthetic ingredients are removed from your skin care regimen.

Shop at Re-Sale and Consignment Shops

Why should you buy new when so many people are purging their closets of good quality clothes? Resale or consignment shops are a great way to find your new season's wardrobe at a low price. You'll rescue outfits from the landfill and give them a new life.

Green Maps has started putting together a green fashion map where you can find reusable shops near you, or even add your favorites.

If you're looking to make a buck or two, Refinery29 has some tips on how to get get these stores to buy your used wears.

Become a Weekday, Every Other Day or Once A Day Vegetarian

Meat consumption has huge impacts on the environment. But becoming a full-time vegetarian doesn't work for everyone.

Stop buying plastic and get a reusable water bottle

Why waste $1 to $3 buying water when we can get it for FREE from our taps. How wonderful is that! A reusable water bottle costs about $5, so spend $5 now, save hundreds later. It just takes a little extra effort to put that buddy in your backpack or purse.

Ride A Bike

The average annual operating cost of a bicycle is $308, compared to $8,220 for the average car.

Each mile you ride, saves you $0.52, so grabbing a bike pedometer would be a great way to calculate your cost savings. It also might even save you some money on a gym membership...

If you're looking for a bike in New York City, Recycle-A-Bicycle is a great non-profit that rebuilds used bikes through youth empowerment programs.

ShapeUpNYC

Hey you! Yes, you...

Did you know that the NYC Parks Department offers a bunch of free fitness classes?

Class offerings include range from aerobics and yoga to pilates and zumba. Shape Up NYC is a FREE program. You don't even need to be a member of a rec center in order to attend a class...though its always smart to bring a lock for your stuff to any fitness center.

Bamboo Toothbrush

"Think about your toothbrush for a second.

Yes, I’m serious. It’s made of plastic, most likely, and comes packaged in plastic and you will probably use it for a month or whatever until it gets all gnarled up and then throw it in the trash because what else are you supposed to do with it, right?" (via Trash is for Tossers)

A bamboo toothbrush is cheaper than any fancy toothbrush from your local pharmacy, biodegradable, and awesome.

Switch to LED Lightbulbs

Investing the extra money now in LED lightbulbs for your home, will go a long way. They are a bit more expensive to buy than incandescents, but will save you $295.74 per year in operating costs. They also last 25 times longer, and use 80% less energy. (via #AskEnergySaver)

This chart from Design Recycle shows how LEDs are actually one-tenth the annual operating cost of incandescents, and about half the cost of CFLs.

Short run loss, for long term gains. Go LED!

Cheryl recently bought her bike and started out just riding in her neighborhood. Now she bikes the whole city. The benefits: "It's faster, more sustainable, and way more fun than taking the bus."

Eat seasonal and local.

Tis the season for pumpkins, sweet potato, squash, and apples (and their lattes and pies). It's only natural that we crave these foods in fall, because they were just plucked off the vine.

Seasonal foods are the triple-threat: delicious, nutritious, and cheap. Recently harvested food is flavor-packed with it's highest nutrient content than any other time of year. And the supply is high, keeping prices low. This Sustainable Table food guide tells you what's in season near you.

Emily is kicking off our celebrations of people doing Better with this cool reusable container idea.

Wash Your Laundry in Cold or Warm-Cold & Hang-Dry

Wowza. Here are 50 ways is a great guide for doing better. Totally do-able, small changes. 

Here’s a couple energy (and money) savers to keep in mind on laundry day:

"9. WASH IN COLD OR WARM

If all the households in the U.S. switched from hot-hot cycle to warm-cold, we could save the energy comparable to 100,000 barrels of oil a day.

Only launder when you have a full load.

7. HANG DRY

Get a clothesline or rack to dry your clothes by the air. Your wardrobe will maintain color and fit, and you’ll save money." (via Here are 50 ways)