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 re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah
My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , 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 recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle
ALL of the light bulbs in my house and outside are the low energy bulbs(11watts) I use less bulbs in all the rooms esp. the bath -Kaye, Hemet,Ca
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
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
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 try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation
My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle
I refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling. -Richard Carstens, Carson
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo
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 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
I use cloth shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall. -Joni, 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
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden. -Colette, Tacoma
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West 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
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've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton
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 now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
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
Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle
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 recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton
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
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
