I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland
I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it. -Faith, Everett
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle
When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :) -Candice, Des Moines
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle
I recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse! -David, Kirkland
I collect everything in the house that can be recycled and I take it down to a designated drop-area to have it sorted. -Antonie Moffett, Lakewood
I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA
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
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
My boyfriend and I (we've been together a long while) shower together every morning. It saves water and energy heating water -Angie, Port Orchard
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
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful. -William, Ft Lauderdale
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
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 Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna
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've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West 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
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices! -Caitie, Bellingham
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 recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
ALL of the light bulbs in my house and outside are the low energy bulbs(11watts) I use less bulbs in all the rooms esp. the bath -Kaye, Hemet,Ca
Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek
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
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland
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 share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun! -Bruce, Lake City
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle
