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Do you care about our world's oceans, plants and animals? Of course you do, and you're not alone. Concerned people everywhere agree we have an environmental disaster of historic proportions on our hands in the Gulf of Mexico. You may have heard that the oil spill appears to be larger than previously thought. Purdue University engineering professor Steve Wereley, after analyzing BP's congressionally mandated live video feed of the spill, estimates that up to 100,000 barrels of oil are leaking from the bottom of the ocean every day. This feedback adds to a laundry list of bad news on the worldwide environmental and economic front in recent years and it can be overwhelming and flat out depressing to think about.

But what can we do to help? Most of us have jobs and families we must attend to. It's not like we can just drop everything and head down to the gulf to help with cleanup. Furthermore, many of us wouldn't have the slightest idea of how to help with an oil spill clean up or have the resources to make a significant difference. So how can we be a part of the solution?

We have to stop thinking so big, and begin small. It is little decisions like riding our bike to work and recycling our aluminum cans that is what we must do to help. This goes for companies also, large stores such as Whole Foods pass out recycled custom bags made of 85% recycled plastic water bottles, many more businesses should learn from this influence. For far too long our culture has treated issues such as recycling as "optional" and with complete ignorance. We have an extremely short memory as a society. According to Anne Casselman who wrote an article about the Top 10 Biggest Oil Spills in History at PopularMechanics.com, the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989 doesn't even make the list. Oil spills keep happening throughout the world repeatedly and we all act like this is a rare occurrence and it's not.

The truth is that oil will continue to be drilled as long as there is demand for it. Our culture's attitude about clean energy and the green movement needs an immediate shift. But like I said, we must start small and simple! For example, another huge environmental issue is the amount of plastic that is being used in this world, and this plastic is ending up in our oceans just like the oil. You'll be shocked if this is your first time hearing about The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and as Oprah Winfrey reported last year, "it is estimated to be twice the size of Texas." Although this giant garbage dump is composed of all kinds of floating trash and debris, plastic is the biggest problem because it never fully decomposes. So not only do we have oil spills in to our oceans, we also have plastic and trash spills. According to the Container Recycling Institute, 51.9 billion beverage containers have been consumed so far this year, as of late May. Eco friendly reusable water bottles are a perfect example of the kind of simple changes we can make in our individual habits and lifestyles to cut down on the massive plastic bottle waste. Imagine the difference that can be made if the average person chooses to use one stainless steel water bottle instead of dozen plastic bottles, how much of a difference can that make alone? In the same way, we can prevent environmental catastrophes by not driving gas guzzling inefficient cars and walking or using public transportation instead, we as a people can control demand with our consumer choices.

Plastic bottle usage:
According to the Container Recycling Institute (CRI), more than 21 billion beverage cans and bottles have been land-filled, littered and incinerated so far this year (yes just since 2010 began). CRI also reports that Americans purchase an estimated 34.6 billion single serve plastic bottles every year and hundreds of millions end up in the same places that disposable bags end up.

I see two simple yet significant ways I can change our planet and myself. First, I'll use eco friendly recycled or reusable grocery bags instead of plastic and paper bags when I shop. Secondly, I'll remember to use stainless steel water bottles. You may be surprised by what a positive influence these two easy habits can have on the world. These habits are simple, easy and affordable. Furthermore, contrary to popular belief, plastic containers and bags are not addictive (we promise, no withdrawals or cravings)! Many aren't mindful of how our usage of these products affect our planet's health. Once upon a time not long ago, we weren't mindful of the harmful effects of cigarettes. We accepted cigarette smoke as the status quo. Some of us still smoke or live in communities where smoking is allowed in public indoor spaces. Using reusable grocery bags and reusable water bottles can be new healthy habits and so easy compared to something like quitting caffeine, high fructose corn syrup or eliminating fast food from our diets.

We all care deeply about the health of our planet, and now we need to turn our disgust for the disaster in the Gulf into simple action and minor adjustments in our lifestyle. Wether it's recycling your waste, carrying some recycled grocery bags with you to the store or simply making your voice heard when you see other people make wasteful decisions. Don't let the latest news get you down, develop a vision for a healthy planet and do the right thing, go green and be an eco leader in your community, small changes can have a huge impact on Mother Earth.