Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do. -Dawn, Marysville
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
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
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
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie
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
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ? -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo
I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, 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 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
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
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 help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta
i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday. -C.P + A.P., poulsbo
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna
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
We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond
Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, 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 use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, 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 turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it. -Faith, Everett
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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle
I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle
