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title: How Recycling Can Help Upgrade Your Workout Routine
description: Buying second-hand is a money-saving strategy that reduces waste by reusing existing equipment and reduces carbon emissions by going local rather than having items shipped from a big-box store!
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# [How Recycling Can Help Upgrade Your Workout Routine](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-2)

 Written by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) | Jan 19, 2022 11:29:15 PM

One of the easiest ways to save money *and* resources is to buy major workout gear second-hand. Many people buy brand new treadmills or exercise bikes only to let them sit gathering dust, and will be more than happy to sell them via Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace at a savings of 50 percent or more over buying new. 

Buying second-hand is a money-saving strategy that reduces waste by reusing existing equipment and reduces carbon emissions by going local rather than having items shipped from a big-box store! 

*Livable staff are always on hand to help with questions about other ways to reduce your utility bills, save resources and protect the planet. *

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