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A Smoothie Recipe for A GreenLiving Lifestyle Want to reduce food waste?  Combating food waste is a great way to promote GreenLiving.  Ways to reduce food waste includes re-organizing the refrigerator and/ or creating lists when shopping at the grocery store.  Another is finding creative ways to utilize leftover food so very little to no food needs to be thrown away and wasted. This season, try to utilize some leftover fruit to make a delicious smoothies.  Fruits that are a few days past their prime ripeness are still the perfect ingredients for smoothies.  Below is a springtime recipe to try: Share a favorite smoothie recipe below! Grady Management, Inc. was founded in 1965 and continues to provide full service residential, commercial and consulting real estate firm in the greater Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area. Learn more about Grady Management on our  website  or  Facebook  page.

Want to Prevent Littering?  Learn These Facts... 1) Litter can harm animals : Littering can cause a direct, negative, impact to animals and their habitats. Animals can become stuck or entangled in various forms of litter, such as soda/ beverage rings.  Similarly, animals can become sick from consuming discarded food or food packaging/ wrappers.  Some animals can even die from consuming forms of litter. 2) Litter is quite common : Many people admit to littering at one point or another.  The most common form of litter is from fast food or other food waste.  Another common form of litter is glass and plastic products, even those these resources are often recyclable!   3) Rain can cause litter to travel : Discarding litter can have a lasting effect.  Rain, wind, and other elements can cause litter to travel to other locations.  Even throwing waste away in an overflowing trash can can lead for garbage to run off into storm drains, lakes, and/ or other waterways.   4) Ecosystems can be damag

Easily Make These Changes to Live a Green(er) Life 1) Go "Paperless" : Try to send more emails and texts (or even make phone calls) instead of sending traditional paper mail, such as thank you notes. 2) Prioritize Bike Riding : Now that it is almost springtime, get out the bike and prioritize bicycle travel more when heading to work or running errands.  This green form of transportation will also save money normally spent on gas! 3) Watch Excess Water Usage : Conserve water by switching from baths to showers, or by simply turning off the water tap when brushing teeth or washing dishes to avoid wasting excess water. 4) Unplug Appliances When Leaving : Try to unplug appliances that can act as "energy vampires" and use energy even when not in use.  Unplug appliances like lamps, coffee makers, and televisions before leaving the home for a long period of time. 5) Manage Food Waste : Create grocery lists and prepare leftovers to easily manage food purchases and prevent fo

A Green Activity for Next Season Source: National Park Service at https://www.nps.gov/ .  Visit the official website to learn more about hiking these trails, rules/ restrictions, safety guidelines, and more. Grady Management, Inc. was founded in 1965 and continues to provide full service residential, commercial and consulting real estate firm in the greater Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area. Learn more about Grady Management on our  website  or  Facebook  page.