Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, 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 grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors. -Cristina , Seattle
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma
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
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
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 installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, 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.
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle
I don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores -Beverly, Enumclaw
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis
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
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
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo
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
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle
Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
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 recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
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 cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis
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 use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton
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 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 traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
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 recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma
