I've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue
I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
My home now runs on 100% wind power--the bill is a bit more but I hardly notice considering the impact it makes. -Tasha, Vancouver
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond
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 beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, 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 quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle
I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross. -Gracie, Federal Way
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
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 recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah
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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not. -Jeanne, Onalaska
I only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet. -Jenny Konway, Seattle
My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful. -William, Ft Lauderdale
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun! -Bruce, Lake City
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!! -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it. -Faith, Everett
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle
instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb. -C.P., poulsbo
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle
My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good! -Bruce, Lake City
