Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle
save the planet -bill Sather, monroe
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish
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
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle
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
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland
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 quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa
My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett
I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year! -Deirdre, Vashon
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle
My boyfriend and I (we've been together a long while) shower together every morning. It saves water and energy heating water -Angie, Port Orchard
My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle
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 Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system -eric byers, Gig Harbor
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 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
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 use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, 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 try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah
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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle
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 use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City
COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, 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
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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 only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet. -Jenny Konway, Seattle
