With a hectic lifestyle, it's sometimes hard to think of adding another process such as composting or recycling to an already full household agenda, but there are some simple things you can do to reduce, reuse and recycle that only take a few seconds, but when combined with everyone's efforts, they can reap large environmentally-friendly benefits. Start on Earth Day with one or more of these simple tips and you'll see how easy they are to incorporate into your day, the rest of the year.

The next time the clerk at your favorite grocery store asks whether you prefer “paper or plastic” for your purchases, consider giving the truly eco-friendly response and saying, “neither.”

Americans throw away almost 100 billion plastic bags every year, and only a fraction are ever recycled.

Enliven your cleaning routine with the fresh scent of lemons. Both lemon juice and lemon essential oil are an essential part of everyday green cleaning and can be used in many ways.

This uplifting all-purpose spray combines the power of three effective green cleaning ingredients – lemons, limes, and vinegar – and it can be used virtually anywhere in your home from the bathroom to the kitchen to the windows.

Green clean your whole house with these readily available products that are all natural, environmentally friendly, and cost effective. Already included in many major green, commercial brand products, they can be used for green cleaning on their own or incorporated as ingredients into many easy, do-it-yourself green cleaning recipes.

Don’t have a personal esthetician on speed dial? No problem. You don’t even need to go as far as the spa—just the kitchen. Whether you’re going natural with your skin care or need a powerful skin care treatment in a pinch, you can find plenty of inflammation fighters, toners, cleansers and exfoliators right in your fridge and cupboards.