Going green is good for the environment, but it turns out it’s good for business, too. New research out of France suggests that employees at companies with “green” practices are 16 percent more productive than the average!

According to the researchers, employees at green companies are more motivated, get more training and have better interpersonal relationships.

A third of the illnesses people develop come from work-related stress. So being happy at work means more beautiful, stress-free living!

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