I use as much wood as possible as it a renewable resource and the global demand for wood does not exceed the annual growth rate. -Ed, Portland Oregon
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 use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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
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 have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn
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 recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse! -David, Kirkland
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -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
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 turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle
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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
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
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices! -Caitie, Bellingham
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett
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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton
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
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West 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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton
