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 put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security. -Michelle, Redmond
I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
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
We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices! -Caitie, Bellingham
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
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
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle
Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
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 paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO
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
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it. -Faith, Everett
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
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue
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
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
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, 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
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
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 Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, 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
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, 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 used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle
