Did you know that more than 380 billion plastic bags get used in the United States each year? While some of those bags get recycled and reused, others end up as litter or take up space in landfills.

If everyone reused the poly bags and plastic bags they have around the home or office, the environment would be much better off.

Though many people would like to cut down on the waste they create, they often aren’t sure where to start. Here are a few great tips to help you reuse plastic bags and cut down on your carbon footprint year after year.