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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 conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek

I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett

When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -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

Buy Local -Sue, Seattle

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup

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

We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond

I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, 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 help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta

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 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 cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA

Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle

I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, 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 recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma

I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma

I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, 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 hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle

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 have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle

Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom

I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton

When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle

I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation

I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf

Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond

I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way

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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle

I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis

I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., 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 check my tire pressure once a month to improve the efficiency of my gas and reduce the amount CO2 into the air. -Terra Moreland, Tacoma

I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell

I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham

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

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