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I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , 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 biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle

I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell

I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue

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 traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa

I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton

i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle

I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia

I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland

I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle

To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish

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 use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue

I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis

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 take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal

Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle

I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun! -Bruce, Lake City

I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle

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 phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma

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

Nutri lawn helps me keep my yard chemical free. Salmon spawn in the river by my house and we want to keep them from being harmed -Dana, Issaquah

i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond

At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue

My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle

to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie

using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo

Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, 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 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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle

I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup

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

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton

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

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