I omit paper plates and napkins by using regular plates and fabric napkins. It's a little more washing, but less trash for sure!

Maryjo F.
Westfield, MA

We grow our own fruits and vegetables and can or freeze as much of our produce as possible.

Tracy K.
Sorento, IL

I walk my son to school instead of driving. The school is only a 12 minute walk.

Kimberly S.
Dundalk, MD

I use dish towels instead of paper towels. I just wash and reuse them for less waste and consumption.

Karen B.
Central Islip, NY

My family and I pick up any trash we see outdoors and throw it in a garbage receptacle.

Patty B.
Ocala, FL

I limit the amount of water we use by making sure the kids take timely showers, only running the dishwasher once daily and making sure the kids turn off the water while brushing their teeth.

April R.
Three Rivers, MI

To save energy we have skylights to prevent turning on the lights.

Brooke A.
Hayward, CA

We use newspaper to clean windows and glass to avoid wasting more paper by using paper towels and we save water by putting a two minute timer next to the shower.

Kimberly T.
Nashua, NH

I use a canvas bag when I go shopping.

L. M.
Hanover Park, IL

Dry clothes at night so your air conditioning does not try to cool down the heat from the dryer.

Angela T.
Loris, SC

The best cleaning supplies for going green are already in your pantry! Vinegar and baking soda make the best cleaners and have so many different uses.

Kelly N.
Port St. Lucie, FL

I always replace weather strips around doors and windows.

Jaclynn M.
Alpharetta, GA

I put out five gallon buckets to catch the rain water in and then I use it to water my flowers instead of using a lot of water.

Lori P.
Cherokee, AL

Be SURE you empty the filter to your dryer after each use! This helps the dryer to dry clothes faster and saves energy usage.

Christy D.
Sylvester, GA

I don't use pesticides in my garden and I use as little or no detergent/cleaning materials as possible. I also don't use aerosols.

Maria H.
Meriden, CT

I grill outdoors as much as possible. It saves on electricity and doesn't make the house warmer. We use propane, but can use natural gas too. It's good for the air and much healthier to eat!

Monique G.
Knoxville, TN

Always recycle--not only paper, glass, and plastics, but also magazines (to the library), clothes, and other household items (to charitable organizations). Give everything a second time around to help our planet.

Gail C.
Encinitas, CA

I have my two boys involved with saving items to be recycled. This makes it a fun learning experience for the whole family.

Elizabeth V.
Sardis, TN

I take my son to the recycle center so he can see the mass amounts of garbage and recycle materials. Hopefully, this will stay with him as he grows and continue the recycle-friendly attitude!!

Bellina J.
Crawfordville, FL

Think before you print that email!!!!!

Cindy B.
Coon Rapids, MN

Instead of using a sprinkler I try to carry water to my plants and flowers. It doesn't waste as much water.

Donna S.
Morganton, NC

Instead of using paper towels I just use rags or towels.

Beth Ann M.
Campbellsville, KY

I ride my bike to work nearly every single day. It's about 3 miles each way. I'm in great shape because of it too!

Heather M.
Missoula, MT

I try to not use paper or foam plates, plastic bags, plastic wrap or foil, unless absolutely necessary. Instead, I use glass for storage, like canning jars.

Patty F.
Esperance, NY

I mostly use all fresh foods when possible instead of boxed and canned foods, this is to eliminate the need for extra recyclable items.

Venise H.
Saint Louis, MO

My husband carpools to work to save on gas.

Pamela K.
Harts, WV

I don't turn any of the lights on in the house during the day, and when I do laundry I wash with cold water.

Mary B.
Hubert, NC

I have two little girls both that are still in diapers. I like to use cloth diapers every now and then to save on diaper costs and so much waste.

Krystal W.
Paragould, AR

We use solar power to heat our hot water for our laundry. It saves so much energy!

Holly H..
El Cajon, CA