Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
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 put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond
save the planet -bill Sather, monroe
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
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
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 buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, 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 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 quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
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
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle
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
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland
I now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out. -Marilene, Seattle
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful. -William, Ft Lauderdale
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
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle
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
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
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 have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle
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
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
COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek
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 got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle
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 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
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, 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 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
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, Seattle
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle
