Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek
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
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn
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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup
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 use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
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
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, 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
I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, 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 have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
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 recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle
Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, 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 signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle
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 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 went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton
I refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling. -Richard Carstens, Carson
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle
My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle
I use as much wood as possible as it a renewable resource and the global demand for wood does not exceed the annual growth rate. -Ed, Portland Oregon
COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna
save the planet -bill Sather, monroe
