While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
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 traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis
save the planet -bill Sather, monroe
Nutri lawn helps me keep my yard chemical free. Salmon spawn in the river by my house and we want to keep them from being harmed -Dana, Issaquah
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes
Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
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 have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma
Buy Local -Sue, Seattle
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
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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, 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
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 grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors. -Cristina , Seattle
The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills. -Tom, Seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish
My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle
I buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle
I ride my bike as much as possible rather then drive my car. I can easily put 150 miles on my bike a week this time of year. -Lyn, Kent
I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah
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 help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta
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've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna
