I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not. -Jeanne, Onalaska
I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse! -David, Kirkland
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup
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.
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, 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
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton
I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle
Follow my kids around shutting off lights and making sure the water is shut off.Sounds funny but my house saves elec/water. -Michel Brooks, Auburn
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma
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 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 buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
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
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!! -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond
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 drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
Buy Local -Sue, Seattle
My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell
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 recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle
