We all remember the 3 R's: reduce, reuse, recycle. Most of us remember learning this in elementary school on Earth day. As time goes on some of us may have forgotten some quick and easy ways for us to help our environment. With all this talk about climate change and global warming here are some ways we can help:

1.Buy reusable water bottles instead of plastic

Buying a reusable water bottle is not only better for the environment but better on your wallet. This saves you from continuously spending money on more water bottles. If you're worried about the water quality Brita water bottles come with a filter.

2.Buy recycled/ recyclable products

Buying items that have been made with recycled products make more of a difference than what you think and re- recycling those products again among others reduces the amount of trash that gets sent to the landfills.

3.Carpool

Carpooling is a win win situation for everyone. If you're a parent and carpool taking your kids to school that means not only does it help the environment by reducing the amount of fumes in the air, but it gets you out of dealing with the early morning school traffic everyday.

4.Spread awareness about climate change

Climate change is not talked about as often as it should be, The truth is, it is a very serious problem and needs to be addressed. So far climate change has played a major role in the endangerment of many animals and animal habitats such as honey bees, and the Great Barrier Reef. Let's get the word out so we can get to a solution.

5.Do not litter

We've all done it. I know I'm guilty of doing in the past, but that has stopped. Everything you do can make a difference. Throwing trash out the car window or in the store parking lot is not helping anything for the better.

6. Use environmentally friendly products

Buy from companies you know are making an effort toward helping the environment and make their products as environmentally friendly as possible.

7.Save water, electricity, and energy

Shut off the lights when you're not using them. Buy energy efficient light bulbs and appliances. Try not to leave the water running. These are all simple ways to save all three of the items mentioned above.

All in all, it's easy to start helping the environment, but it starts with yourself and at home. Let's make an effort.