Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., 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 reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle
I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors. -Cristina , Seattle
i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday. -C.P + A.P., poulsbo
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle
Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle
I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
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
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
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
Replace bath towels with half sized hand towels, plenty of towel to get the job done. Reduces laundry/energy/water/soap 1/2. -Michael, Quilcene
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, 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've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle
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
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, 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
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 instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
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 unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal
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
My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle
