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 hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
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 have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful. -William, Ft Lauderdale
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, 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 replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland
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 bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle
I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do. -Dawn, Marysville
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue
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 reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security. -Michelle, Redmond
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
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
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle
I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store. -Doug, Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma
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 use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, 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 my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle
Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle
Buy Local -Sue, Seattle
