Millions of people around the world these days have houses which are overloaded with “stuff”, from toys, gadgets, and kitchenware to clothes, books, sporting goods, tools and more. Most of these things not only don’t get used, but also take up space, and cause a lot of stress on owners, and on the planet.

If you’re in this position, it’s time to take some steps to tackle the excess in your life. Doing so can benefit you and your family and help the environment at the same time. By reducing your purchase of consumables, you’re helping the Earth because fewer resources are used in manufacturing, less pollution will be emitted into the atmosphere and items will have the chance to be used again instead of going directly to the landfill.

To start getting your life organized today, and to stress less about stuff and help the world while you’re at it, read on for some tips you can follow below.