I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden. -Colette, Tacoma
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
Buy Local -Sue, Seattle
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, 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 recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma
My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
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 re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah
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 never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
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
save the planet -bill Sather, monroe
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
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, 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
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 purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, 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
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation
