Taking care of the planet is one of our most important duties as human beings! Just like cleaning your room so you're not lying in a pile of dirty laundry, water bottles, and filth, we should want our earth to be clean so we can enjoy our living space! It helps the animals that help sustain our lives too.

No-one likes to look at trash piling up on the side of the road. We like to see trash-free grass and bluebonnet clusters. (Don't litter, scumbags). These easy tips can be followed by anyone without taking too much time out of your daily life, and keep your house, and the planet much cleaner!

1. Recycle.

It can be seen as a hassle, but it's one of the most effective ways to reduce landfill buildup! Sorting to your trash, or having separate bins, makes a huge difference over time.

While not all neighborhoods recycle, you can still take a few of the basic recyclable items like water bottles, paper, and cans. Bag them separately, and drive them to a place (like Walmart or Target) to their recycling bins whenever you're going anyways! It might take a little extra time for a seemingly useless task, but over time it will make a big difference in our landfills!

2. Buy less "junk".

If you're going to throw it away in a couple of months, don't buy it! Also, try to buy products made of recycled materials. Especially if it is plastic. There are so many little items we end up not needing.

Especially junky children toys - think McDonald's Happy Meal-type stuff. Things that break easily, novelty pens, one-time use unnecessary items, etc. Minimizing junk that collects will keep your house and our earth clutter free.

3. Use reusable bags when grocery shopping.

Plus, you can bring back old plastic shopping bags that you accumulate to the recycling stations at grocery stores. Also use a reusable straw! I don't know why this isn't a law everywhere. Banning plastic bags and straws would be an amazing step in the right direction to help keep the oceans plastic-free.

The mounds of plastic floating in the oceans and harming sea life is absolutely unacceptable! We can do better as humans. We have the technology and skills.

4. Buy less single serving foods.

Buy family sized bags of chips instead of individually wrapped bags. The less plastic you use the better. Stop buying plastic cups and paper plates for your home unless they're recyclable.