We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle
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
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 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 signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle
I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
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 never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton
Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
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
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah
I recycle @ home & work; and use boxes wine comes in for many crafts. Also I educate every one I can to recycle. -Freilah Allen-Sonn, Renton
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
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
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 turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
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 use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, 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 take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island
