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
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell
COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna
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
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, 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
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 recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, 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
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
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle
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
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland
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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, 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 hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood
Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle
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 recycle @ home & work; and use boxes wine comes in for many crafts. Also I educate every one I can to recycle. -Freilah Allen-Sonn, Renton
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 used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC
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 installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
save the planet -bill Sather, monroe
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle
I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA
