I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton
Buy Local -Sue, Seattle
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
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 shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall. -Joni, Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, 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 use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., 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
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, 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
I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, 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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish
I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store. -Doug, Seattle
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
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
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, 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
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle
I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland
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
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland
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
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, 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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, 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
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland
