Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, 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 phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle
Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood
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
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
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
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 only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC
I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, 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
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue
I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., 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 recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO
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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, 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 only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet. -Jenny Konway, Seattle
