Martha Stewart Instagram – Americans throw away nearly 5 pounds of trash per person, per day, according to @epagov—with only about 30 percent of that waste ending up in the recycling bin or compost pile. But while trimming your own environmental impact can feel overwhelming, it’s easy to start small with low-effort swaps in your home that minimize waste and lower your energy usage. From changing your laundry settings to switching your toothbrush, head to the link in our bio to read more easy swaps you can make today that will reduce your carbon footprint.