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At my work they have started not only a recycling program, but a composting program as well! I have been even more conscious about double checking before I just toss my waste into any old bin! I also have been recycling my magazines, and donating unwanted clothing and other items so that they can be re-sold or re-worn instead of being dumped into a giant landfill! I have also been jumping on the bus more, instead of driving my car! It is not only less expensive, but earth friendly! Every little bit helps mother earth! Report Spam Posted by mademoisellecoco at 12:44 PM on 08/10/09

recycling everything! well allmost everything! Report Spam Posted by betsy2you at 12:45 PM on 08/10/09

I do my best to cut down on paper use at the office and at home by saving my documents in the cloud! I LOVE Kaboodle!!! -Kate Report Spam Posted by katehannum at 1:09 PM on 08/10/09

In the past week I've stopped drinking bottled water and started recycling all my used cans, and it's so simple, I don't know why I didn't start sooner. Report Spam Posted by beaufortgirl19 at 1:17 PM on 08/10/09

I'm recycling like crazy at home, even if I have barely any room to separate everything. Good luck everyone! Report Spam Posted by mamor at 1:27 PM on 08/10/09

I've done a few things.. 1. I don't throw out old clothes any longer. I donate them. If they're not donatable, I cut them into strips and make rags. I've also sewn bedding for the local cat shelter out of my old towels.2. I use reusable bags when I shop.3. I recycle the trash in our home. 4. I also grow my own tomatoes and recently, strawberries. So I make compost from some of our kitchen scraps. Report Spam Posted by nefarious_cupcake at 1:33 PM on 08/10/09

I bring reusable bags to the grocery store. I recycle everything (living in San Jose makes it even more convenient because they don't require you to separate things). I donate a few bags of clothes each year. My brother runs his own hauling and recycling business so anything big and metal goes with him. Report Spam Posted by cristina at 1:47 PM on 08/10/09

My boyfriend and I turned our roof deck into an urban garden where we grow our own vegetables and fruit. If we can't grow it, we buy from our neighborhood green market. We also compost, recycle and carry our own bags, coffee mugs and water bottles everywhere. Report Spam Posted by cahlann at 2:03 PM on 08/10/09

@cahlann Very cool! I wish I had room to try and grow more things. Just keeping my tomato plant going, though, is proving tough enough! :) Report Spam Posted by cristina at 2:15 PM on 08/10/09

I started using shopping totes instead of plastic bags for my groceries Report Spam Posted by ziggywag at 2:40 PM on 08/10/09

I try to unplug cords that aren't being used. Report Spam Posted by stellastylista at 2:50 PM on 08/10/09

I buy items in bulk whenever possible instead of individually packaged servings. (Oatmeal, yogurt, apple sauce, etc.) Report Spam Posted by angelabc at 3:15 PM on 08/10/09

I try to shop at the farmer's market with my reusable totes. AND, I alwas turn the water off when I am brushing my teeth! Report Spam Posted by albee_d at 3:21 PM on 08/10/09

i unplug appliances i am not using (hair dryer, straightener, etc.), use fluorescent light bulbs, drink out of a reusable water bottle (sigg), recycle, try to be water cautious (while showering, brushing teeth, washing dishes, etc.), turn the lights off when i'm not using them, reuse ziplocks for dry foods, and i'm a big fan of carpooling/public transportation! Report Spam Posted by kagerade at 3:26 PM on 08/10/09

We just replaced most of our regular light bulbs with energy saving ones to save electricity. We redid the weather stripping on our sliding glass door to improve the insulation of our house. We use reusable bags at the grocery store and recycle paper, plastic and aluminum to cut down on landfill waste. The whole family has their own Nalgene bottle so that we can reuse the water bottle. Save the Earth!!!! Report Spam Posted by avexplorin at 3:44 PM on 08/10/09

I,m staying home a lot more and riding the bus to my appointments. I've cut way back on using paper too. Report Spam Posted by bluelakewoman at 4:00 PM on 08/10/09

I've gone paperless when it comes to paying bills. Not only is it a royal pain receiving pieces of paper in the mail every month, but it's also much more convenient receiving an email notice about an upcoming payment that's due. I've also been conscious about turning off the lights and unplugging cords when I'm not using them. Public transportation and I are best friends too- we meet five days a week! Report Spam Posted by nperata at 4:18 PM on 08/10/09

I'm using re-usable totes for grocery shopping, also turn off the water while brushing my teeth.... and i'm aiming to print way fewer documents at the office! Report Spam Posted by sasha_d at 4:45 PM on 08/10/09

I use the green bags and green containers now so I only have to grocery shop once a month...saves LOTS of gas. Report Spam Posted by gracieg99 at 5:09 PM on 08/10/09

We replaced all our "regular" energy sucking lightbulbs with eco-friendly ones! We also use reuseable water bottles (filled with tap water) as opposed to buying five zillion throw out plastic bottles a year! Report Spam Posted by konde1kn at 5:12 PM on 08/10/09

I'm entering to give the Grace to my Will a surprise! My and my roomie (yes, my Grace!) have been shopping exclusively at the Co-op here in Brooklyn. We know where we are getting are produce, mostly local and organic, going local is where it's at re:means of shipping goods (fuel,etc.). But this week she bought me a kitty mug, because I'm always drinking coffee on the go.....in throway paper cups, it's a no-no. That' 265x2=330 paper cups a year on little ole me here in New York City. No more, I'm carrying my kitty mug wherever I go! LOL! Report Spam Posted by barty1013 at 5:22 PM on 08/10/09

We take our own bags to the grocery, try to buy organic whenever we can, try to cut down on disposables, and have recently begun replacing our lighting with energy efficient bulbs. Every little bit helps, and we're trying to change a little at a time. Report Spam Posted by amwiles at 5:28 PM on 08/10/09

What do I do to go green? Hm, a lot of little things... I take my own bags to the grocery store, I buy organic food at local farmers markets and co-op, I recycle my trash and use only ecological supplies to clean my house and wash my laundry I try to dry most of my clothes on a clothes line rather then in a dryer. But first of all I talk out loud that being green it's very important for everyone of us! We have only one Planet and we should cherish and love it by taking care of all this little things... Report Spam Posted by agagreen at 5:44 PM on 08/10/09

I recycle everything with the recycle symbol on it! "Thanks for this great promotion!" Report Spam Posted by disneyland1200 at 6:09 PM on 08/10/09

I make sure that my family helps to recycle. I often remove items from the trash to recycle! Then I let them know that the item is recyclable. I'm always telling them that it really isn't that much work to make the world a better place for our grandkids and other future generations. Report Spam Posted by gelsmom at 6:26 PM on 08/10/09

I have been giving recyclables to a friend, since I live in an apartment and cannot. Reuseable shopping backed. Recycled paper products like TP. Giving my clothes away or donating to a shelter. Report Spam Posted by toggy at 7:35 PM on 08/10/09

recycling everything possible and also teaching my kids to do the same by example Report Spam Posted by aac at 7:46 PM on 08/10/09

We recycle everything that is recyclable, take things to Goodwill or freecycle. We have a corn burning furnace, we have solar where we can and are adding on to that, We reuse, we buy used. We drink out of peanut butter jars, we use rags (old towels and socks) instead of disposable cloths, we use 100% recycled paper and reuse it, we use 1/3 the light bulbs in our house, we have a compost, organic garden, we don't use chemicals in our yard or pool, we use benefical insects, we use beneficial flowers, we only wash dirty clothes, we flush less, we buy gas from companies that support Green efforts. My business is a Green business and I use wind energy and offset my footprint, I use drop shipment to avoid the extra leg of shipment to save of emissions and packaging. We use reusable bags and drinking bottles. We call companies and ask them to start making more Green choices. We use only non toxic products to clean our house, we don't use bleach. We buy energy efficient appliances. We repair instead of buying new wherever possible. We built our fence in our yard out of bamboo that we harvested ourselves. We are constantly working to be more Green. I feel the best way to make a difference is by being the change you want to see in the world. Report Spam Posted by itshiptobegreen at 7:48 PM on 08/10/09

For the past few years I have been going through an eco-evolution. I have been slowly changing things I do in my daily life to become more green. I started with buying water filters for my apartment - this allowed me to cut out the bottled water and save the plastic bottles from going into the landfills. I also switched all of my personal care products to more environmentally friendly ones, made an effort to eat as much organic food as possible, cut back on meat, started using reusable shopping bags, now buy recycled paper products and switched my cleaning products. I could go on - but I might run out of space. It's easy to make changes that benefit our planet if you take it one step at a time. Did I mention my fav color is purple :) Report Spam Posted by lissa2525 at 7:52 PM on 08/10/09

We have been recycling all our cans and now I am trying to conserve water Report Spam Posted by debigfrog at 8:09 PM on 08/10/09

I dig through trash for recyclables, lol! I also recycle pretty much everything in my house, compost what I can and landfill as little as possible! Report Spam Posted by msfabian1 at 8:10 PM on 08/10/09

I'm a member of freecycle, recycle everything I can, sometimes irritated how much plastic still goes in the trash, not recyclable. I'm a huge fan of getting wet in the shower and turning the water off to scrub up as much as I can and turning it on to finish up, rinse and get out. Report Spam Posted by matzsmith at 8:14 PM on 08/10/09

I also rinse my styrofoam trays and bring them to Publix for recycling. Report Spam Posted by matzsmith at 8:15 PM on 08/10/09

I recycle all my aluminum products as well as our newspapers, shredded paper and magazines. Now, I need to add plastics because our usage had increased with plastic packaged products! Report Spam Posted by 3foraries at 8:27 PM on 08/10/09

Save paper (Email)Save money (resale)hey, its not much, but a little can go a long way Report Spam Posted by babyanime at 8:43 PM on 08/10/09

I recycle everything possible (city wide composting, paper, plastic and aluminum recycling, and freecycle), carry an aluminum water bottle, and have started walking everywhere that's within 2 miles of my house (grocery store, friends and parents houses, bars). I also eliminated meat (except for sustainable seafood) from my diet and am working towards going vegan. Report Spam Posted by allthatjazz20 at 8:50 PM on 08/10/09

Last winter I used our wood burning fireplace insert to provide 90% of our heating needs. Report Spam Posted by chstover at 8:58 PM on 08/10/09

What I do the most is to go paperless, including minimal printing and using re-usable bags at the stores. I also try to buy less "new" stuff and focus on utilizing the local library, used books, and vintage clothing to save money and reduce garbage! Report Spam Posted by cailinrua at 10:41 PM on 08/10/09

I'm a tree hugger by nature so I'm doing everything I can to make a difference and "go green". Call me a neo-hippie, I don't mind!Simple things from spearheading an effort to get a recycling program in my building (we don't have curbside pickup in our neighborhood), to turning off lights and unplugging appliances when not in use. I only drive when I really need to (working from home helps) and try to carpool or run all of my errands at the same time.I'm learning more everyday about how to reduce my carbon footprint, it's exciting to find new ways to treat our earth with the dignity and respect it truly deserves!Here are two of my favorite "green" products that I use on a daily basis:A Kitchen Compost that fits under kitchen cupboards (great for apartments and condo's):www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=18057Nix the paper or plastic and stash an envirosax in your purse. You'll never have an excuse to leave them at home as they roll up and fit into any bag. Fantastic designs, durable and washable. Beware of the compliments you'll receive.www.envirosax.comHappy green shopping! Report Spam Posted by lkinneykerr at 11:54 PM on 08/10/09

I love soda pop, so naturally, I recycle the aluminum cans, and seperate the pull tabs to be donated to Ronald McDonald House, and the rest of the aluminum goes to the Salvation Army. I live in an aprtment building which is great for all the magazines that go around- Re-read is the best freebie... Everyone benefits from a little effort in recycling, if only they try! Report Spam Posted by teenner at 12:00 AM on 08/11/09

In my attempts to go green I have been adding recycled shoes such as Simple Shoes or organic shoes like TOMS on my wish list here on Kaboodle. I also have set Blackle.com as the home page to all computers the family owns. I no longer use harsh chemical based solutions for small problems such as acne and pet concerns. I try to incorporate all natural ingredients and use home made remedies. I also have been looking into organic cotton shirts and recyclable materialized computer cases. This year in school I would like to sport nothing, but organic and recycled apparel. Receiving these shoes I would promote Simple Shoes through wearing these shoes daily. I hope to show the kids in high school that brand names do not matter. Our planet and other living beings should be held at higher concern then costs and designer brand names. Report Spam Posted by slaeghter at 12:07 AM on 08/11/09

i work in a dental office and we are trying to go paperless, where everything is done only my computers. This is a big step for us. At home i try to buy recycled items. Its a great feeling to contribute to help the environment Report Spam Posted by 0dian30 at 12:23 AM on 08/11/09

Well.. Some of the things I do are recycling, gardening, using reusable water bottles, and using reusable bags. Report Spam Posted by pomegranateseeds at 12:53 AM on 08/11/09

We only use eco-friendly and/or recycled paper products. Also, we are diligent about recycling and we have recently sold our second car. Thanks! Report Spam Posted by nelsby1420 at 2:30 AM on 08/11/09

I save all my Tim Horton cups, put my wet recyclables in them as I discard and when cups are full, place in a bag for the pic-up. During the recent garbage strike, I was one of the few who saved all my paper/glass/plastic stuff and happily, put it out today for the back-to-work garbagemen. I'm the only one at work who faithfully pulls paper out of garbage cans and puts it in the recycle boxes. Save our planet! Report Spam Posted by caringintoronto at 5:41 AM on 08/11/09

Where do I start...I have made many changes over the past couple of years and even set goals to change things. I have changed all light bulbs, vamped up my recycling, changed all cleaning products to eco friendly products, do not use antibacterial anything, buy reuseable shopping bags, not plastic bags, don't buy bottled water, buy recylced plastic toothbrushes, switched to recycled toilet paper and paper towels (trying to eliminate paper towels all together) Buy from local farmers markets or organic when possible, got my boyfriend more involved and now with baby on the way we have painted the nursery in no VOC paints and have been buying biodegradeable diapers and wipes and any other eco/baby friendly products. I have also set future goals so when we buy a house we can compost, garden and rain barrels. In attempt to get others involved I explain why I do what I do and try to convince people to try one thing and add little by little. Report Spam Posted by madiesades at 8:10 AM on 08/11/09

I am recycling and making the earth a more GREEN place by wearing shirts telling people to go green. I also recycle all my plastic bottles and buy cleaning products, clothes etc. that is healthy for the enviroment and doesn't harm it. Report Spam Posted by fringelover96 at 9:40 AM on 08/11/09

My house has always recycled. But in order to save energy I'm getting into a routine every night where I unplug every single appliance in my room. If it's not turned on, no need to be wasting energy. I got the idea from this girl I know, and I have to say, I think it's great. Report Spam Posted by torismith1800 at 9:58 AM on 08/11/09

We minimize and simplify to produce less consumption in the first place. Then we reuse, recycle and donate anything we do not use that is in good repair. Report Spam Posted by sc2466 at 10:30 AM on 08/11/09

Purple tennies? What's not to love? Report Spam Posted by erika_sf at 10:40 AM on 08/11/09

We've started doing more of our laundry in cold water. Report Spam Posted by craftygoat at 11:09 AM on 08/11/09

with school back in session there will be paper every where very shortly, so we are collecting paper for the recycler. Report Spam Posted by pairington at 11:16 AM on 08/11/09

we recycle, reuse what we can and donate what we no longer use. Report Spam Posted by happishopr at 11:23 AM on 08/11/09

I have been walking, running or biking EVERYWHERE!! Report Spam Posted by grassyllama at 11:27 AM on 08/11/09

I barter my books on bookmooch so that they can be re-used, saving trees! Report Spam Posted by cyandron at 11:30 AM on 08/11/09

I carpool on the regular. Report Spam Posted by nick10 at 12:18 PM on 08/11/09

We have started carpooling, and use the long-lasting lightbulbs now. Report Spam Posted by meganre at 12:33 PM on 08/11/09

I ride my bike to the train instead of driving & we use those new energy efficient light bulbs. Report Spam Posted by dstar13 at 12:58 PM on 08/11/09

I shop at a Farmers' Market to keep it local. I also coordinate and combine trips to not waste time or gas. Report Spam Posted by sunnymay at 12:59 PM on 08/11/09

Less > More Report Spam Posted by astyle472 at 1:03 PM on 08/11/09

I just moved and my new roommates aren't at all focused on being eco-friendly! So...I started collecting recyclables for the household plus I fastidiously shut off the lights, radios, water faucets (seriously, its crazy!) that they leave on. On top of that, we have a carpool to work! Report Spam Posted by kykayeb at 1:07 PM on 08/11/09

We recycle everythign we can and shop at our farmers market! :) Report Spam Posted by krisgoat at 1:13 PM on 08/11/09

well me and my sisters help my grandma sell her spices she makes at the farmers market im 16 and there 15 there is many people that sell veggies and organic things and its fun because the cafe we sell right by gives us free drinks HOWEVER MUCH WE WANT i always get hot chocolate lol ever since i watched nickolodeon when they had the thing where u turn the lights off every day for like 90 secondsWell my mom makes us keep all the lights off during the day and only a few at nightim not aloud to use the hair dryer that muchand she used to fuss at me for leaving the phone charger plugged upand we now have to save up soda cans so they can be recycled we wash all our clothes in cold watergiving the clothes we no longer wear or anything we dont need to charitywe do as much as we can we can but me and my family cant buy much organic things we try belive me its just my mom is a single mother with five kids but we still make it workWELL THATS JUST A FEW THINGS ME AND MY FAMILY DO TO BE MORE GREEN Report Spam Posted by brittanyjeneleb at 1:22 PM on 08/11/09

To go green and help the enviorment by not only turning off my lights when i leave the room but also checking every other vacant room to turn those lights off! Also my family and i started a tradition where every Friday we try and go the hole day without turning on the lights, during the day we go by opening all windows and at night we light candles. And whenever we go to the store we make sure to use our enviormentally freindly bags! Report Spam Posted by lorio1019 at 1:23 PM on 08/11/09

I'm not buying anything in aluminum cans. I'm using cloth bags at the grocery. I'm walking wherever I can. And I'm using green cleansers.bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com Report Spam Posted by charmandluck at 1:38 PM on 08/11/09

recycle and reuse (: Report Spam Posted by cutie11193 at 1:44 PM on 08/11/09

At home we always recycle paper plastics cans everything that can be recycled is. We also reuse paper and envelopes before recycling them along with reusing and recycling plastic shopping bags. Report Spam Posted by 12colleen at 1:49 PM on 08/11/09

Recycle, walk, bike, carpool, buy things with littlest packaging possible, and buy food that's in season. Report Spam Posted by ghostwhisperer13 at 1:51 PM on 08/11/09

I recycle and bring reusable bags to the grocery store Report Spam Posted by thelovehammers at 2:02 PM on 08/11/09

recycle, recycle, recycle! Report Spam Posted by msmarymac at 2:09 PM on 08/11/09

I already wear Simple shoes and love them. It's great that they are made from recycled materials!! Report Spam Posted by karriexx at 2:36 PM on 08/11/09

I use reusable shopping bags, recycle, and I walk instead of drive whenever I can. Report Spam Posted by katiemb1030 at 2:37 PM on 08/11/09

instead of photocopying documents to interoffice to my coworkers, i'm scanning and emailing them the documents along with other critical contracts and data we would have previously made multiple copies of. Report Spam Posted by clo at 2:37 PM on 08/11/09

I have been using reusable totes for all of my shopping for about a year now. It is amazing to me how few plastic bags I now have in the house! I also recently bought a set of microfiber cleaning cloths (different ones for different surfaces) and am surprised at how well they work and what cleaning products they have replaced. Report Spam Posted by meandn at 2:48 PM on 08/11/09

To go green I have:-Composted all organic food and material waste in my house.-Brought canvas bags when I go shopping anywhere.-Donated old clothing to charities.-Switched my light-bulbs to more energy efficient ones.-Carpooled or walked wherever I can. (easy on my wallet too!)-Tried to grow my own raspberries and tomatoes.-Bought an aluminum drinking bottle I bring along with me.-Stopped buying books, I borrow them from my library now! Report Spam Posted by undrea at 3:05 PM on 08/11/09

Im going green By making sure all the recyclable stuff goes in the recycle bin and make sure people don't litter I hate win people do that when they don't have to . And im going to make sure we have a better earth (= Report Spam Posted by tinkerbell0696 at 3:06 PM on 08/11/09

i am going to try and start composting. need to research it and will. Report Spam Posted by wheresmyrain at 3:08 PM on 08/11/09

Walking or riding my bike alot more. I have my canvas bags I use to go to the store. Use water bottles or cups and I use my own coffee mug at work instead of those paper ones they have. Report Spam Posted by melanie2677 at 3:09 PM on 08/11/09

I'm using tote bags when I go shopping. I combine my outings more. I've switched from bottled water to using my own water bottle. When I do shop and don't have my tote bags I recycle the plastic bags by using them in the bathroom trash cans. Report Spam Posted by crochet4hats at 3:19 PM on 08/11/09

We planted a garden this summer. The big thing though is I bought 32 oz plastic "water bottles" that I just rinse and re-use instead of buying bottled water in the store. Report Spam Posted by alpasc6802 at 3:19 PM on 08/11/09

I also re-use plastic grocery bags as garbage bags in all the small cans. I've been doing this for years. Report Spam Posted by alpasc6802 at 3:22 PM on 08/11/09

We are switching our light bulbsto "green bulbs", we got a reverse osmosis in the kitchen to cut down on buying bottle water and we are using cloth napkins instead of paper napkins Report Spam Posted by like2play444 at 3:22 PM on 08/11/09

i luv these shoes!! Report Spam Posted by xo_hello_there_xo at 3:31 PM on 08/11/09

So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Report Spam Posted by hmaldonado at 3:37 PM on 08/11/09

What great shoes! I love the color, too. I try very hard to conserve electricity at home and at my part-time office job. I also use little paper and recycle what I do use, including plastic, etc. I teach my son to recycle, too, and he's really caught on. We recently installed a water filter onto our kitchen faucet so that we can stop using so much bottled water. Now when we're on the go, we grab a reusable water bottle and fill it up! The water even seems to taste better, knowing we're trying to make a difference. Report Spam Posted by dmwrites2006 at 3:41 PM on 08/11/09

I recycle all the time! I even made sure that people at work recycle too by adding a recycling bin right at the front desk so when they walk in they can recycle what they've been using when they're finished. I also have a reusable bottle I use every day. I've started biking or walking to places nearby my home so I don't have to drive there (which saves me money too!). Report Spam Posted by baybgrl8705 at 4:10 PM on 08/11/09

I'm recycling, buying green school supplies, and going to the farmer's market a lot more often than I had been. saulpaugh.chelsea(at)gmail(dot)com Report Spam Posted by wiccankitty89 at 4:22 PM on 08/11/09

I shop farmer's market all the time during the summer. Even though there's no recycling program in my neighborhood (without paying for it), I've been taking my recycling to my church where they recycle and use the funds towards purchase of a new church bus. I don't own a car so walking and taking the bus or the train is something I do every day. I have the energy efficient bulbs in my home. I've not been using an air conditioner unless it's over 90 degrees. I have a new furnace going to be installed before it turns cold to make it more energy efficient and to save money. My hot water heater is already energy efficient. I have a reusable water bottle that I use every day and my own insulated coffee mug and make my own mocha lattes at home. I have to print a lot of things because of my job so I use a lot of paper but I always buy recycled paper and I have my printer cartridges refilled instead of buying new ones. I get paper bags at the grocery store and reuse them, as well as having an insulated bag for frozen items. I wash all my clothes in cold water, using a special detergent for cold water. I don't have a dishwasher so I wash all my dishes by hand and I only fill the sink full of water when I have a lot of them to wash. I even tried planting some of my own veggies this summer in large pots. I don't have much of green thumb though but at least I tried. Is that going green enough for you? Report Spam Posted by musicgeek at 4:59 PM on 08/11/09

I recycle as much as I can, compost, reuse, and use environmentally friendly water bottles. :) Report Spam Posted by mandy13pandy at 5:12 PM on 08/11/09

I am going to buy organic food and organic beauty products. I will be recyling more and reusing products. I will stop using plastic bags, instead I will use eco friendly bags. I will stop buying plastic water bottles, instead I will be using stainless steel bottles. I will grow more plants in my garden. I will use less paper instead just wipe using towls or handkerchief. I will walk or ride my bike everyday. I will clean using eco firendly products instead of those chemical ones. I will stop using hairspray and other hair products that have lots of chemical, instead I will use natural products. I will buy products that are recycled. I will do community service that will help the earth . This is what I will be doing to go green. But last but not least , most importantly if I win the eco-chic Silk Satire sneakers that would be one of the things that i would do to go green. Report Spam Posted by litoepinkmonkey at 5:15 PM on 08/11/09

I buy local organic produce, buy responsibly farmed meats and poultry, I've started mending my clothes and sheets instead of getting rid of them, I recycle everything I can and try to avoid purchasing things that have a lot of packaging... I try to not drive when I can walk instead. Report Spam Posted by lynnie482 at 5:35 PM on 08/11/09

Well I'm trying my hardest to to do what I can to to conserve energy. This is what I do:I. recycle and reuse whatever else i can2. solar power on our pond3. energy efficient lightbulbs4. plant trees and fruits and vegetables 5. we make the most of when we go somewhere in a vehicle and take care of all business then so we save gas 4. turn water and electricity off when i'm not using Report Spam Posted by shannhar at 5:36 PM on 08/11/09

My 5 YO grandson tells me I am wasting water if I leave it running while I brush my teeth. He motivates me to remember to turn it off because I realized this is the earth I am leaving to my grandkids. Report Spam Posted by tmy56 at 5:50 PM on 08/11/09

well going green is an everyday life for me. I always recycle, turn off unneeded lights and I never waste water. But to take my "green" life to the next step, Im going to start getting active in my community to help others go green as well Report Spam Posted by missmodel2010 at 5:57 PM on 08/11/09

I go to the local farmers market and buy the locally grown food. Report Spam Posted by cherylmc at 6:01 PM on 08/11/09

I have been washing all of my clothes in COLD water. And I have started to recycle so at the end of the week a household of three only puts out one garbage can when it used to be three!!! Plus I drive about half as much as I used to because I combine trips to one day a week. Report Spam Posted by nesting at 6:01 PM on 08/11/09

i recycle, use eco-friendly tote bags at the grocery store, take shorter showers, and turn off unused lights. Report Spam Posted by beccacream at 6:11 PM on 08/11/09

I luv these shoes I'll tell you what I've done to help.I have planted quite a few gardens and trees at my house. We recycle our plastic bags, cans, all paper products, and we bring those reusable bags to the grocery store. I try to buy already recycled items and when I buy something that isn't I try to reuse that item when I'm done with it. For example a pair of jeans that were too short after a while I made into cute capris. I joined a group on facebook it's my "Save the Earth" group and I always post new ideas I find on how to conserve. Instead of using Google I use Blackle.com it's a search engine right from Google, but it uses 20% less energy then Google because Blackle uses a black background that uses less energy. At my house we use the efficient light bulbs, turn off water and lights when not in use, have solar lights outside, we catch rainwater for our plants, and constantly remind my friends and family on how important it is to help the Earth. Simple easy changes can help the Earth a lot. Remember reduce, reuse, and recycle. Report Spam Posted by prima1 at 6:17 PM on 08/11/09

I am a big ECO-FRIENDLY person lol I mean obsessed!!! From my bottles to my cans I recycle them all plus I use re-usable bottles for some drinks. I also like to recycle paper and newpaper, but I also buy my favorite Banana paper for my printer and I have notebooks full of recycled paper!!!! i was almost all my clothes in cold water and turn off the faucet when brushing my teeth or washing the dishes. I also have changed all my light bulbs in the house to the curly ones that use less energy. I also carpool to school and other events!!!!! Report Spam Posted by happycookie13 at 6:18 PM on 08/11/09

I love my simple's with the tire tread soles! Report Spam Posted by potat at 6:20 PM on 08/11/09

My school has a recycling progam, as do my family. We buy organic milk and avoid buying bottled water when we can. Report Spam Posted by beatbabyx at 6:27 PM on 08/11/09

recycling and organic food! Report Spam Posted by speare at 6:56 PM on 08/11/09

Since i realized the impact people are having on the earth i have been recycling anything that i can like bottles from bottled water,gatorade, soda, and anything else plastic and at school when we get all our papers back or if i need to throw away paper i put it in the paper recylcing ben and i even get people in class to put it in ther instead of the trash can, i also use the reusable tote bags and recycle clothes by either cuttin em up and making a whole new garmet or i donate them! i also unplug anything im not using and turn off the tv when i go to sleep (i used to leave it on to go to sleep) Report Spam Posted by jessy_coolness at 7:18 PM on 08/11/09

Changed most of our light bulbs to energy saving bulbs (halogen), use aluminum water bottles for bringing to work out classes, or anywhere I want to bring some water, so that I don't use plastic bottles, use reusable shopping bags for groceries, only run the dishwasher when its full, using some plant based cleaners, unplugging things that don't need to stay plugged in when not in use ( it saves a suprising amount of energy), open shades instead of turning on the lights when possible, keeping the AC at 75 vs 70 or lower to use less energy to cool the house... Report Spam Posted by agauthier79 at 8:02 PM on 08/11/09

1. turn off lights when im not using them 2.sleep without a nightlight 3.turn off water while brushing teeth 4.when using water use as little as possible Report Spam Posted by imakaboodler at 8:06 PM on 08/11/09

also, 5.recylce 6.reuse paper 7. reduce amount of trash Report Spam Posted by imakaboodler at 8:07 PM on 08/11/09

I have gotten my family to start recycling plastic bottles, glass bottles, and tin cans. I have lower my shower water temperture and cut my shower time in half. I am unplugging things that I am not using. I turn off all electronics when i leave a room. I now walk up to stores around my house instead of driving. Also at stores I ask for no plastic bags and just carry the few items instead. Report Spam Posted by soccerchelsea at 8:15 PM on 08/11/09

We recycle, use energy efficient balks, Eco friendly cleaners, bring our own bags to the store...slight amount of composting. We try and the little things do add up! Report Spam Posted by lizard19 at 8:58 PM on 08/11/09

paper, instead of plastic - that's a biggie. Report Spam Posted by weslee at 9:23 PM on 08/11/09

i've been passionate about going green for quite some time now. i initiated recycling in both of my family homes. i also encouraged the fruitful gardens overflowing with fresh, home-grown produce we have. but, now i'm focusing more on reduced shower times, window-cooling rather than a/c, organic material ( like silk shoes (;! ), and walking instead of driving as often as i can. Report Spam Posted by maddiebites at 9:42 PM on 08/11/09

1) I recycle everything that I can (my school even started recycling paper) 2) I donate old clothes or turn them into something else 3) I grow strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, and peppers 4) Turn off the lights if someone leaves a room 5) Try to use as little water as possible 6) I've even been buying clothing made from recycled materials Report Spam Posted by timeillusion at 9:44 PM on 08/11/09

I now recycle paper, plastic, and glass. It's amazing to see how little we actually put out for trash now. And great to know I'm helping the environment. Report Spam Posted by daisymae1959 at 9:54 PM on 08/11/09

I'm using reusable bags for all my shopping trips, and I've just ordered some worms to give that composting thing another go. I killed them the last time around. :( Report Spam Posted by shallowwater at 10:00 PM on 08/11/09

I love to recycle! I am going on my third green recycle bin since my others are overflowing by the time pick up comes around. and because of that I usually put my trash out once a week and sometimes can go to putting it out for pick up every two weeks. Report Spam Posted by txsab at 10:18 PM on 08/11/09

i am the recycle elf in my house, despite the lack of love i get for overflowing bins by trash day of cans, paper, plastic, and the line of bottles and jars to take to the recycle center... mother earth still loves me! also trying to support local growers and crafters and artists (i.e. serious etsy lovin) considering starting to plot a plan for a small veggie/fruit garden.annnnnd trying to hint and nudge a bit more recycling at work, given the opprotunity to so much product/packaging that can be reused! luckily my store carries a few lines of organic products both in clothing and office supplies etc.and last but not least, vowing to throw some of the reusable shopping bags in the car so i will REALLY use them to their full potential. such a bummer to get to shopping and thinking "oh! if only... i had..brought.. those bags. dangit!" oh well. we reuse the plastic ones without holes, anyway! :)and i'm spent! yay for going green! yay for eco friendly shoes! yay for kaboodle! Report Spam Posted by mirah at 10:35 PM on 08/11/09

I try to recycle everything and I also try to donate old, but useable items instead of just throwing them away. I also try to teach my children to do the same. I always try to buy local produce/food at the supermarket. I love these shoes! Go green or purple! Report Spam Posted by mitts at 10:41 PM on 08/11/09

1. recycle 2. bike = bff 3. turn off lights when not in room 4. buy organic make up 5. no hairspray, only gel 6. i drink from a reusable water bottle Report Spam Posted by laurenxx9449 at 10:54 PM on 08/11/09

driving places less and walking more, using recyclable bags at the grocery store, buying organic products where possible and recycling everything i can get my hands on! Report Spam Posted by jennyross78 at 1:04 AM on 08/12/09

I try to do as much as possible on the computer instead of on paper. I've even begun reading more books online instead of buying hard copies. Some of my teachers are getting smart about assignments too, and rather than handing out paper assignments and having us print our papers, we email everything. We've replaced many of our incandescents with CFLs, and I try to conserve energy just by turning off lights and the computer... simple things, but so often forgotten. We recycle most of our food scraps and compost them. Report Spam Posted by tonya at 1:44 AM on 08/12/09

I recycle and compost at my house. These two practices reduce so much waste that we don't even fill the trash bin every two weeks on trash day. I ride my bike whenever I can to be environmentally friendly and also because it is fun. This summer, I was at the beach when we had a sudden windstorm that began blowing stuff toward the ocean. I spent about an hour running along the water, filling plastic bags with trash(cups, plates, wrappers, etc) so that it didn't drift into the ocean. Report Spam Posted by pedey44 at 5:30 AM on 08/12/09

I recycle my cans ect. I grow an organic garden and can the veggies in canning jars I have used for years. I have a large compost bin for lawn clippings and left over veggies ect. I use only organic cleaners in my house and on my pets. I use cloth bags or use the boxes in the back of the store to carry my groceries home. Report Spam Posted by barney6460 at 5:47 AM on 08/12/09

1. We recycle as much as we can in our city recycle bin2. We take old electronics to best buy to be recycled3. We move around a lot and reuse our moving boxes instead of getting new ones4. Be try to bike instead of drive (including baby ~ we got her a bike trailer)5. Instead of buying our toddler a bunch of different food toys for her play kitchen we reuse packaging from our real-life kitchen (ie. cake boxes, lemon juice bottles)6. We try to minimize the fast food we eat. Therefore, minimizing packaging waste. 7. Buy local produce8. Use reusable bags and reusable produce bags (reusablebags.com if anyone is interested)9. Grow some of our own produce10.Hang clothes out to dry . . . etc, etc, etc. Report Spam Posted by w1drwomn at 6:14 AM on 08/12/09

My car just broke down. :( Sad! But also a good chance for me to go green. I'm going to get a hybrid! YAY! Report Spam Posted by bekahjean13 at 6:17 AM on 08/12/09

we're eating less meat... i believe cattle accounts for something like 18% of all greenhouse gas emissions.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/28/AR2009072800390.htmlby the way, i'm submitting with the hopes of maybe winning this for my wife. it's her 40th birthday on friday. :-) Report Spam Posted by chrisbutler at 6:24 AM on 08/12/09

I use biodegradable garbage bags, buy things made from recycled materials, reuse and recycle as much as possible, use a stainless steel refillable bottle instead of plastic, take my own shopping bags to stores, use eco-friendly soaps and detergents without phosphates, buy organic food and other products whenever possible, reduce my use of energy and water, donate to and shop at thrift/second-hand stores, try to encourage and educate others by serving as an example and show how easy and fun it can be to "go green", and what a huge impact it makes. In addition, I'm transitioning to become vegan. Report Spam Posted by lyzzal at 6:32 AM on 08/12/09

To go more green, I'm going to remember to bring my reusable bags to the grocery store, I will continue to recycle and reuse, I'm going to bring my own coffee mug when I go to a coffee shop, and I'm convincing my husband to eat less meat! Report Spam Posted by blessed247 at 6:47 AM on 08/12/09

Being green is fun and easy. Recently I have been looking at Brazil for inspiration. There is a Green campaign that uses humor to help save our planet and also wallets as there are economic hardships worldwide. One of their suggestions was to try reducing your toliet usage by taking advantage oif your shower time. Thats right, go in the shower while ya shower. Funny eh? But also very good. you could save up to 1,157 gallons of water annually according to http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/04/ap/strange/main5214517.shtml. Now, I also reduce reuse and recycle regularly. For example, my younger sister and I used cannisters that were empty (drink mix cannisters) to make bongo drums with other materials we had previously used. That was very fun. When we dont have a use for an item, l9ike old clothes or toys that dont fit, we donate to various organizations, one of which is a local run center that gives the items to local families in times of need, like last Christmas when we ran a "toy store"- it was all free items that were new to gently used and it really benefited alot of families. Another idea we use is composting, it reduces land fill waste and at the same time benefits our garden and reduces the amount of soil we need to buy thereby reducing the amount of plastic thaty ends up in a land fill. This one is really fun. Want to reduce phostphates and harmful chemicals in your home? I do, I use baking soda mix, water and vinegar as household cleaners. An added benefit is that baking soda is a natural stain remover. I am also a vegetarian and do not eat any cow/bovine products because in my junior year of high school we did an energy pyramid and I learned that I could cut down on the destruction to our planet that comes from eating cows. These are some of the ways I am going green as a member of GreenPeace and a citizen of Earth. If you have questions, message me;) Report Spam Posted by amandapanda91 at 7:07 AM on 08/12/09

Well, I recently told my hubby that instead of buying so many paper supplies for our household, that we should JUST use our dishes since my mom bought us more. :-) Report Spam Posted by momdenn at 7:23 AM on 08/12/09

I use fabric shopping bags. Drive less, plant trees :) Report Spam Posted by sandyfeet at 7:38 AM on 08/12/09

I go paperless with my bills & go shopping to all store with my reusable totes. i donate clothes to first aid. and i separate my home recycles, paper, plastic, glass aluminum..... Report Spam Posted by nikke22 at 7:43 AM on 08/12/09

I take walks through Hollywood, collecting discarded aluminum cans and plastic bottles along the way. Selfishly, I turn the cans and bottles into a recycling center for cash money. However, this little moneymaking venture not only helps the environment, but gives me plenty of healthy exercise. Report Spam Posted by mattc406 at 8:02 AM on 08/12/09

I take the bus, recycle, have a farm share, and am a member of a Comminuty Supported Fishery....think farm share for fish! I've also been instrumental in pushing my workplace to GO GREEN! Report Spam Posted by ladylipstick at 8:36 AM on 08/12/09

I have been donating like crazy! Clothes, books, household items. I've also been trying to be much more conscious of the amount of water I'm using, and the amount of electrity I'm using, turning off unnecessary lighting, unplugging cords, etc. Every little bit helps! Report Spam Posted by cheernd at 9:10 AM on 08/12/09

try not to change outfits as much, recycle as much as possible, and turn off all lights/computers when they're not in use. Report Spam Posted by jb_love711 at 9:24 AM on 08/12/09

Since the rail trail has been paved, traffic has picked up, now when I take my bikeride I stop to pick up the trash, recycle what I can,,,,,,pop and water bottles mostly. Report Spam Posted by newwitch at 9:25 AM on 08/12/09

We've been collecting the cold water that comes out of the shower before it heats up and using it to water our garden. We've been more concious of recycling and are going to start a compost heap. I have also been walking a lot more when i need to go to the store, ect. in an attempt to cut back on gas :-) Report Spam Posted by ginastar at 9:37 AM on 08/12/09

We unplug anything that is not being used and kept our air conditioning off when we aren't home. We also buy only recycles paper products and use only "green" cleaning supplies. Report Spam Posted by brookezine at 9:41 AM on 08/12/09

I take shorter showers, recycle everything I possibly can, take the bus or walk more, and use less electricity! Report Spam Posted by jules791 at 10:06 AM on 08/12/09

I bring reusable bags when I go shopping. I clean with natural products such as vinegar, baking soda and tea tree oil. I also bike to work everyday; rain or shine. These purple kicks would look great when I'm running errands on my bike! Report Spam Posted by srr151 at 10:07 AM on 08/12/09

I remind my mom to bring green reusable bags to H-E-B when shopping for groceries. I also take shorter showers, don't leave the faucet running for too long, and wash my laundry in cold water to save on energy. I turn off the lights when no one's using them, and I buy/sell at Plato's Closet to recycle my old clothes and buy other's reusedclothes. Report Spam Posted by kitkat7243 at 10:56 AM on 08/12/09

Being a teacher, my mom uses a lot of paper, and I've gotten her and a lot of the other teachers to really recycle. They all have boxes for the kids to recycle, but when it comes to cleaning out the cabinets and things they put stuff straight in the trash can. So I'm nudging them to recycle!When I shower I keep the water off while using soap and shampoo, and usually while walking I pick up trash and put it in my recycling bin. My family pretty much keeps everything unplugged when not in use, and I use Blackle instead of Google to save energy. My family donates old clothes and we're trying to remember to take the reusable bags to stores. :) We recycle all the newspaper (if we don't save it to take to IKEA for that food discount- they wrap things up in the newspaper) and my sister and I recycle all our school stuff we don't need any more. Plus we recycle the paper, glass, and plastic stuff. :)) Report Spam Posted by kahleyy at 11:41 AM on 08/12/09

I believe we all can make a difference in our world. I try to use less water when I take a bath since I'm not crazy about showers. I take all my used clothes to thrift stores to be sold and I also buy over 70per cent of my clothes from thrift stores. I don't like using paper plates its a waste I instead use ceramic plates saves trees. I never leave lights on when i don't need them saves energy. I reuse plastic bags will be using less when i get my cloth bags. I always use the back ofboth sides of writing or plain paper I also encourage my grandkids to use all there papers they bring home use other sides that haven't been use. Report Spam Posted by bingolady at 12:02 PM on 08/12/09

The smallest things can make the biggest difference. I follow that saying and to go green i asked around my community to see if anyone was interested in joining my friends and I at weekly garbage cleanup at the parks. We also go around town to the parks and we hold little sessions that inform people on how they can go green. Personally, to go green I try to recycle as much as i can and i bike to most of the places i go to, i also try to buy Eco-friendly items, the list is much longer, but its become more of a lifestyle for me where i just naturally do things that are good for the environment.! GO GREEN!! Report Spam Posted by fashiionfreakk at 12:28 PM on 08/12/09

-built in cabinets for recycling plastic, paper, glass, aluminum, batteries, etc. -begun to take my own bags for groceries. -it's a start!!! Report Spam Posted by ahbeeah at 2:01 PM on 08/12/09

I use reusable totes when I go shopping to any store. I don't buy bottled water anymore. Got one of those cute reusable bottles at Starbucks. Saves me alot of moolah too! :) Report Spam Posted by fsmillie at 2:31 PM on 08/12/09

ive been recycling since i was born (: ive never thrown away clothes and i always wait to find a recycling can for my soda cans! Report Spam Posted by sarahdipityyy at 2:41 PM on 08/12/09

I started young and started small, recycling paper and plastics, donating old clothes, and turning off the light. It soon became habit/second nature, and now I'm doing even more. Taking the bus or walking to class (hence the need for shoes!), I haven't used a plastic water bottle in years, and my mom even bought refill liquid soap so we don't have to buy individual plastic bottle every time we run out of soap, we just keep filling the old ones. I've always been passionate about nature, so much so that I've double majored in Environmental Studies and Biology. When we were first created, we were allowed to use anything on this Earth but we were also given the job of taking care of it all (Genesis 1:27-31, not direct quote). Report Spam Posted by chrlee at 3:28 PM on 08/12/09

i have been going green by unplugging things when im not using them. i turn the light off when i leave a room or my room. im going to take the bus to school and walk to the elementary where my mom works so she can take me home. (so i get more exercise! :D) i always recylce! :) i usually use reuseable water bottle and when we go to the grocery store we use a reuseable bag instead of paper or plastic. and i dont keep the water running when i brush my teeth or wash my face. I LOVE THE EARTH!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D Report Spam Posted by ellalisaratt at 3:55 PM on 08/12/09

for youth and government my bill was to have recycling bins and only recyclable plastics at the cafateria. I also encouraged my church to have recycle bins at the facility, and i own a pair of vans organic sneakers, and i only buy mineral and organic makeup. Report Spam Posted by venetia_king at 6:50 PM on 08/12/09

Love the shoes! I've been going green by freecycling (as well as recycling). I started a group a few years ago in my city and now there's over 1000 members. Freecycling's reuse philosophy is to give away all the things you have stashed away collecting dust to the community so that people don't have to buy new items. When we moved we freecycled so many things like furniture, toys, clothes, shelving etc. We even got our baby's crib out of it. As well as freecycling, I reduce (we only have 1 car, and it's not an SUV), recycle (of course!) and reuse (try to fix old things like pillows covers and clothes to keep using rather than buy new). And have been bringing my own bags to the grocery store for years even before the cool fashionable ones came out. Report Spam Posted by mimibaby at 6:51 PM on 08/12/09

use tupperware sports bottles for my water instead of buying water Report Spam Posted by bluecheckcells at 7:15 PM on 08/12/09

I shop at the farmer's market a lot with my family- it's so fun to see what great fruits and vegetables are there each week from out local farmers! Report Spam Posted by leggers17 at 7:44 PM on 08/12/09

Buy less water bottles and use my water purifier instead! Report Spam Posted by beebels at 8:34 PM on 08/12/09

We use cloth diapers and dry them (and much of our other laundry) on the line out back. You can't beat the smell of clothing that has been dried in the sun and breeze! Report Spam Posted by nbmyers2002 at 10:19 PM on 08/12/09

I stopped using "Energy Saving" Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) because there's nothing more Earth UNfriendly and unscrupulous than dumping toxic waste (Mercury) into our environment in the name of "Going Green". When our current CFLs and Incandescents burn out, we'll be forking over the cash for ultra efficient, clean, green LED bulbs; and I'll rest easy at night knowing less energy is being consumed to make, power, and dispose of my light bulbs; that I'm not contributing to excess waste in landfills; that I wont be dumping environmentally harmful toxins into my planet; and that I wont be exposing myself and the people (and pets) I love to the dangers of broken CFL bulbs. Report Spam Posted by sarahusuk at 10:47 PM on 08/12/09

all summer, i've been hiking around my favorite park, Land's End, which is located in the city of San Francisco. being in a big city, the easiest way to commute is driving around in a car. but i've decided that taking public transportation, or even just walking, is the best alternative to get around, since it contributes a lot less to global warming/air pollution. what's the point being in the great outdoors, if there's no fresh air? Report Spam Posted by whoooawesome at 2:07 AM on 08/13/09

I recycle alot of things, aluminum cans, paper, plastic, etc. Growing my own vegetables this year and canning Report Spam Posted by karenp321 at 6:22 AM on 08/13/09

Just signed up for recycling at the house! Report Spam Posted by littleorphan01 at 8:06 AM on 08/13/09

i recycle and have changed all my light bulbs to the energy savers Report Spam Posted by klp1965 at 8:40 AM on 08/13/09

I LOVE simple shoes! I'm doing lots to go green! I recycle everything at home, and when I'm out, I bring all my recyclables home to make sure they get recycled (can't always rely on restaurants to recycle!).I'm also donating my papers to a friend with a heat stove and bringing coffee mugs and water cups into the office instead of using throwaways. Report Spam Posted by mgarnhum at 8:51 AM on 08/13/09

To go green, I ride the bus to/from work, and I recycle at home as well as use CFL lightbulbs. I am also the Employee Transportation Coordinator at work so I promote the program at work of finding an alternate mode of transportation to our employees and try and get them to carpool, walk, ride their bike or bus. Since becoming the ETC, I have gained 20 new people into our program who are now carpooling and riding the bus to work. Report Spam Posted by shadkat at 8:55 AM on 08/13/09

simple shoes rock!!! we buy "made from recycled", we're switching out our lightbulbs, we reuse materials when possible, we donate clothes & goods, we've purchased the reusable shopping bags, & i guess the biggie for us is that we have chosen to work from home so we don't commute anymore! Report Spam Posted by shananc at 10:35 AM on 08/13/09

Simple shoes are simply the best Report Spam Posted by ellen1122 at 12:10 PM on 08/13/09

I giveaway my magazines so someone else can enjoy them. Report Spam Posted by sunchicka at 12:53 PM on 08/13/09

I have started using reusable bags at the grocery store. And my family has always recycled our plastic sandwich bags. Simply wash and dry! I also like spreading the word about being green, here in my blogazine on Kaboodle! http://www.kaboodle.com/blogs/the-ins-and-outs-of-life/reduce-reuse-recycle#blogPostComments_AAAAA5Pf6kMAAAAAAS6GoQI love Simple Shoes! They are so cute besides being earth-friendly! Report Spam Posted by dreapuff at 1:25 PM on 08/13/09

Recycling much more than I used to - finally figuring out how to organize it all! Report Spam Posted by rasputina9 at 1:49 PM on 08/13/09

I told my dad that "my boyfriend was on an eco-trip" because we are planting organic plants in our backyard. My dad thought i said "EGO-trip" and he said "You want me to come and kick his butt!!!" The funniest thing. I admire my boyfriend for teaching me about recycling and reusing. Another thing I will be doing is preparing Vegan meals for my wonderful boyfriend! Even though I am not a Vegan, I appreciate his self-control. Thank you for allowing me to enter to win those cute little purple kicks from Simple Shoes!!!! Report Spam Posted by pepperexpress at 4:40 PM on 08/13/09

I have just changed out all of my light bulbs to compact flourecents Report Spam Posted by firewife164 at 6:30 PM on 08/13/09

My county is the number one in the NATION for recycling - I'm definitely doing my part! I recycle everything I possibly can - soda cans, bottles, especially clothes. I've been experimenting with upcycling clothes that don't fit anymore, and donating as much as I can! Report Spam Posted by rocketstail at 6:47 PM on 08/13/09

i make sure to recycle everything that can be at home. i bought a water bottle to take to college with me to cut down on the plastic. i use my old magazines for collages and recycle them. all my old clothes are given to charity or my younger cousin. i make sure to use my green bags every time i go shopping! I also didn't buy any new notebooks for school- i ripped out all the usable pieces in old ones and put them into binders!these shoes are rockin'. Report Spam Posted by megohhh at 7:23 PM on 08/13/09

Love the shoes! plus the eco part is a great thing!! Thanks for running this freebie! Report Spam Posted by vdturner62 at 8:12 PM on 08/13/09

i recycle & use CFL lights. we also grow organic vegatables. we donate all our old clothes. in addition, we do simple things like: turning off lights when not need. use natural lighting during the day, unplug unused iteams, & reuse our shopping bags. & i started the recyling program in small private high school. now we recycle all our waterbottles we use at lunch and al the paper too. Report Spam Posted by happie2smile at 9:18 PM on 08/13/09

I reuse plastic bags from the grocery store. I also reuse plastic drinking bottles.Cute shoes! Report Spam Posted by chloe91 at 9:19 PM on 08/13/09

My family is recycling papers that we don't want anymore. I love the shoes. Report Spam Posted by zzmay at 9:29 PM on 08/13/09

We recycle alumminum anything especially cans. We go around and pick them up just so they arn't littering. We also use reusable shopping bags and walk to the closest stores. Love those shoes. Report Spam Posted by jewelz319 at 9:33 PM on 08/13/09

We recycle as much of our paper, can,plastic and food scraps that we can. We try to do all of our errands at once to use less gas, use reusable shopping totes for shopping, buy used items and re-purpose old stuff, grow some of our own veggies, keep a flock of chickens out back for our own eggs, changed all of our light bulbs t energy saving ones, only wash laundry in cold water, take quick showers instead of baths, unplug appliances and electric gadgets when not in use.Love those purple shoes! Report Spam Posted by ahensnest at 9:52 PM on 08/13/09

Going green hasn't gotten over complicated at our house. It's simply recycling using reusable Target bags for groceries and simply turning off things we don't use. We haven't always done this but my boys are growing up green.Purple is my favorite color. The shoes are awesome. Report Spam Posted by leebo1010 at 10:28 PM on 08/13/09

I make my own chemical free cleaning products and i use cloth bags when I am shopping. I also turn off lights when I am not using them. Report Spam Posted by spiritoflove at 12:05 AM on 08/14/09

Those shoes are adorable! I try to stay green by making simple choices every day - recycling and/or reusing everything I can, washing clothes in cold water & drying on a clothesline, using CFL light bulbs, unplugging appliances when not in use, etc. I try to walk or bike everywhere I can, and this year I started my own organic vegetable garden and compost bin. Report Spam Posted by mokona at 6:21 AM on 08/14/09

Love these shoes!!! They look comfortable.The color is great.Turn off water while brushing your teeth. Report Spam Posted by lkw1974 at 7:04 AM on 08/14/09

Recycling of course, but I re-use, re-use, re-use. Give old things new life and a new purpose. Think outside the box. Also, donate any old unwanted items. Pass it on for someone else to use instead of throwing it away. Report Spam Posted by robynhorton at 7:30 AM on 08/14/09

I use a steel water bottle daily, recycle the crap out of everything in the house and use my own bags when I shop. I even try to fix clothes and shoes with crafting if something is just not right anymore. :-) Report Spam Posted by choochoo428 at 7:33 AM on 08/14/09

cdziuba@aol.com To go Green I declared NO MORE disposable party goods. I refuse to buy any more disposable paper plates, napkins, decorations, or plastic cups and cutlery. We now used regular dishes. That's one of my little ways I've gone green. Report Spam Posted by cdziuba at 7:39 AM on 08/14/09

I always look for small things that add up to big impacts, using the most energy-efficient options. I reduce: reduce the amount of water i use, reduce the amount of useless junk i buy, etc. I reuse everything: like an empty kleenex box i reuse and stuff plastic grocery bags (i use envirosax mostly, but sometimes need the plastic) in it to be reused for whatever i might need. This fall, my daughters and I have decided that instead of the school bus, we will ride bikes everyday the weather is agreeable- healthy alternatives! :) i would love to see my little city embrace alternative commuting!! i love farmers markets and try to buy locally whenever possible (support small businesses!) Report Spam Posted by iggyandellabelle at 7:41 AM on 08/14/09

We shop at Whole Food's Market, an organic grocery store, and recycle our bottles and cans there. At home we reuse bathwater and carpool to orchestra and Zoombezi Bay(: Report Spam Posted by escadamoonsparkle at 8:30 AM on 08/14/09

I've got some great bags to replace plastic bags at the grocery store. I have a blog post on how I go green! I also like to fix up broken or unloved furniture and either use it, give it to a friend or sell it to get some cash. Report Spam Posted by elenalee at 9:05 AM on 08/14/09

every wensday i pick up trash with my whole community !!! i have gotten the word out at my school to reuse your plastic water bottles !!! i have done projects and every thing u could think of to get the word out and i accpompliched so much in a young age !!! this is y i think i should win :D THANK U!!! Report Spam Posted by ashie343 at 11:40 AM on 08/14/09

instead of having my mom drive me i ride my bike or walk to my friends houses all summer. also ive gotten a carpooling schedule for the school year. my whole family recycles bottles and cans. and glass and paper. i talked to my mom and we made strict rules about electricity and water if you leave the room without turning off the lights or unplugging cell phone chargers we get phones taken away for a week, we do laundry at nighgt with cold water and we have ten minute time limits for showers.we also started a backyard garden where we grow flowers and vegetables. this is why i think i should win. thank you. Report Spam Posted by pretyinpink at 10:24 PM on 08/15/09

THESE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS ME AND MY FAMILY DO TO STAY GREEN!!!1) we reuse grocery bags for other things. 2) we give all our clothes that are to small to charity.3) I reuse my water bottles instead of buying new ones.4) we recycle all our plastic, paper and cardboard trash.5) we use environmentally friendly products around the house.6) vve turn off all the lights and t.v.'s that we're not using.7)We turn off the water in between brushing our teeth.8)We reuse plastic plates and cups instead of buying paper ones.WELL THAT'S WHAT ME AND MY FAMILY DO TO STAY GREEN. WIN OR LOSE ILL STILL BE HAPPY!!! Report Spam Posted by cbluver67 at 12:51 PM on 08/16/09

Making art out of recycled products to speak about mass consumtion. Report Spam Posted by emyink at 11:57 AM on 08/17/09

I reuse the coffee cups I collect when I'm tooling around during the day. Also, we've been recycling for years - though, interestingly, we don't have to separate everything thoroughly as we used to. Fine. And I donate clothes, books, CDs, etc. Craigslist works wonders in this way, at least! Report Spam Posted by jak25 at 12:59 PM on 08/17/09

hey love the shoes Report Spam Posted by chrissyisland at 6:19 AM on 08/18/09

Going green has been something I've been committed to for quite some time now.I recycle all of my plastics, glass, and aluminum... You pay for all that soda and water, why not get something back? :)I reuse cups, plates, bowls, utensils... why waste paper and/or water cleaning those things.I only water my lawn twice a week to save water. It's turning brown, but hey I'm helping the environment.Goodwill is a good friend of mine. I donate all of my unused clothing, shoes, and accesories to those who are less fortunate.I believe giving, rather than gaining, makes the world go round. I feel that if I can make at least one person think twice about wasting products, then I've done my part. Report Spam Posted by nickiiiii at 6:11 PM on 08/18/09

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