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Invest in Green

Building a greener world is not only good for the planet, it’s also good for the economy. One way to push industries in the right direction is through sustainable investing – funding companies that are not only profitable, but are also working to improve the world. If you have an investment portfolio, or are thinking about building one, check out this overview of sustainable investing by Investopedia:

Microlending

Even if you don’t have an investment portfolio, you can still finance sustainable businesses. Kiva is a nonprofit that helps individuals give microloans as low as $25 to small businesses around the globe. Kiva does not charge borrowers interest, so this will not generate profit for the lenders. However, lenders do get repaid in full over time, which makes this is a great way to support eco-friendly development around the globe, even if you don’t have a lot of disposable income: