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 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 turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
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
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle
Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
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
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time. -Kathy, Seattle
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island
Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, 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 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 share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun! -Bruce, Lake City
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland
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
I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., 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
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton
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 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
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle
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 never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
save the planet -bill Sather, monroe
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland
I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle
