weekly simple eco tip, 4.17

Sometimes it's good to go back to the basics. One of the things we learn as children, and one of the most clear ways to be greener, is to simply not litter. And it makes such a big impact to pick up litter you find.

Image: Wikipedia, located in Los Padres National Forest in California.

Take care of what you throw out and make sure it ends up in a trashcan or recycling bin, instead of on the ground. 

Sometimes I find myself going overboard in picking up litter, spending time making sure every last piece is thrown away properly. One time at the beach, I even spent about half an hour picking up all the trash in the sand and bringing it to the trashcan. It's almost like you can't stop once you start! But it makes such a difference on the scenery and the environment.