We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings! -Angela, Black Diamond
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle
My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security. -Michelle, Redmond
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue
I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond
Replace bath towels with half sized hand towels, plenty of towel to get the job done. Reduces laundry/energy/water/soap 1/2. -Michael, Quilcene
I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors. -Cristina , Seattle
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
I ride my bike as much as possible rather then drive my car. I can easily put 150 miles on my bike a week this time of year. -Lyn, Kent
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle
I check my tire pressure once a month to improve the efficiency of my gas and reduce the amount CO2 into the air. -Terra Moreland, Tacoma
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
I now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out. -Marilene, Seattle
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal
The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills. -Tom, Seattle
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett
i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday. -C.P + A.P., poulsbo
Follow my kids around shutting off lights and making sure the water is shut off.Sounds funny but my house saves elec/water. -Michel Brooks, Auburn
save the planet -bill Sather, monroe
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