While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross. -Gracie, Federal Way
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, Seattle
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , 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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA
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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton
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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
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
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year! -Deirdre, Vashon
I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
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 use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security. -Michelle, Redmond
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup
I only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet. -Jenny Konway, Seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle
Buy Local -Sue, Seattle
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do. -Dawn, Marysville
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West 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
I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah
Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, 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
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ? -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle
