Comment by: Rebecca C

August 11, 2008 @ 8:09 pm

I have been trying to phase out plastic and brown bags for various reusable grocery totes, but I get a lot of groceries, so I am always in need of more. This would help a lot towards that goal.

I also recycle all of our soda cans and soup cans, etc. We don’t really have a recycling center for paper or plastics that I know of, but I hope to get that started as well.

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Comment by: Rebecca C

August 11, 2008 @ 8:10 pm

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Comment by: ron

August 12, 2008 @ 6:17 am

purchased a 250cc yamaha virago that gets 80mpg; now my sole vehicle.

Comment by: Carol

August 12, 2008 @ 6:32 am

I no longer use plastic or paper grocery bags!

Comment by: cindy

August 12, 2008 @ 7:04 am

we recycle plastic, junk mail, newspapers and shopping bags (I do need to get away from them but hubby does the shopping) and clean green and

Comment by: Louise Brouillette

August 12, 2008 @ 7:35 am

I drive a Prius

Comment by: Marcia

August 12, 2008 @ 8:05 am

I have always recycled bottles, cans, paper, etc but I have just started taking the plastic grocery bags back to the store; some to re-use and some just to recycle. I like the fact that this bag is cotton and washable - I do not want to put my milk cartons in a bag that is not washable!

Comment by: Amanda

August 12, 2008 @ 8:26 am

No more paper towels for me I use cloth napkins plus I don’t buy bottled water I filter the tap water.

Comment by: Linda

August 12, 2008 @ 8:27 am

Compost.We compost nearly everything.

Comment by: SANDY

August 12, 2008 @ 8:44 am

use tote bags at the stores- wow some places go nuts when you say I will take these two items- don’t need a bag..but hey- it saves them money from buying the bags and less trash in the landfill…

Comment by: Elizabeth Ray

August 12, 2008 @ 9:14 am

We had solar panels installed on our house this summer.

Comment by: Nora

August 12, 2008 @ 9:39 am

We recycle as much as we can. I use vinegar for my floors.

Comment by: Gina Stratos

August 12, 2008 @ 9:40 am

We’re trying to get our entire town home community to recycle. Believe it or not, it’s not a huge thing out here.
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Comment by: Gina Stratos

August 12, 2008 @ 9:41 am

Also subscribed. Thanks.
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Comment by: Anna

August 12, 2008 @ 9:47 am

I am ‘addicted’ to bottled water - but I’ve cut back on my waste by switching to using one bottle and refilling it with filtered water. This was a big step for me, but I feel so much better knowing I’m not filling up landfills with my bottles!

Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve also subscribed via RSS.

Annas last blog post..Word of the Week: Cap Toe Shoe

Comment by: jffryclough

August 12, 2008 @ 10:02 am

i didn’t put a lot of miles on my truck before and now even less.

Comment by: Deborah Stinson

August 12, 2008 @ 11:04 am

I recycle as much as possible and am trying to phase out using plastic bags. I consolidate trips to save on gas and reuse plastic containers for leftovers, cat food dishes, etc.

Comment by: Jennifer Barnett

August 12, 2008 @ 11:21 am

I use re-fillable water bottles.

Comment by: Jennifer Barnett

August 12, 2008 @ 11:23 am

I also subscribed to your RSS feed.

Comment by: Barb V.

August 12, 2008 @ 11:26 am

I no longer buy bottled water, refill my aluminum bottles from the tap instead.

I have switched to bringing my own totes instead of using plastic/paper bags at stores. If I do forget my totes and end up with plastic bags I bring them back to the store’s recycling bin on my next visit.

Comment by: Maja

August 12, 2008 @ 11:40 am

recycle
reuse bottles
turn off water when brushing teeth
turn off the lights when not in the room

Comment by: Teresa Cannon

August 12, 2008 @ 11:43 am

I have all High Efficiency appliances, including a tankless water heater. I also use reusable bags for shopping, but never seem to have enough. This one would be great!

Comment by: Anne

August 12, 2008 @ 12:06 pm

I recycle every bit of paper, glass, metal and plastic that I can.

We use cloth bags for all of our shopping, we turn off lights when we leave rooms and we unplug all of our electric appliances at night when we go to bed.

Comment by: Anne

August 12, 2008 @ 12:07 pm

Great bag btw and I’m subscribed!

Comment by: Roseann Kies

August 12, 2008 @ 12:32 pm

I use cloth napkins at every meal!

Comment by: patricia skinner

August 12, 2008 @ 12:47 pm

We use reusable bags here and we are putting in a home orchard.

Comment by: Hil'Lesha

August 12, 2008 @ 1:09 pm

I use eco friendly light bulbs and I freecycle a lot of things I don’t want or need instead of letting them end up in the landfills.

Comment by: Michelle

August 12, 2008 @ 1:37 pm

I’ve been recycling our pop cans and I recently donated all my old computers and monitors to a recycling program for people who don’t have one.

Comment by: charline s

August 12, 2008 @ 2:07 pm

I recycle lots of stuff.

Comment by: Lindsay

August 12, 2008 @ 4:04 pm

I’ve started using energy saving lightbulbs

Comment by: susan varney

August 12, 2008 @ 4:17 pm

use canvas bags for all shopping not just grocery shopping

Comment by: Krystal deblasio

August 12, 2008 @ 4:42 pm

I buy eco friendly products all the time. Like water bottles with 30% less plastic, and then I re-use the water bottles.

Comment by: Clifton Wade

August 12, 2008 @ 5:31 pm

I never seem to have enough tote bags.
Thanks for this needy contest prize!

Comment by: Betty N

August 12, 2008 @ 5:38 pm

I try to make all the “little changes” that I can. We recycle, have changed our lightbulbs, use less plastic bags (I need more totes); make our car trips count by combining errands, etc.

Comment by: Kristi Kanta

August 12, 2008 @ 5:45 pm

I just started using the re-useable bags when I go shopping. It makes me feel better than getting all of those plastic bags.

Krist

Comment by: Chris F

August 12, 2008 @ 5:50 pm

To be eco friendly I have cut back on overusing power alot more than most people.

Comment by: James Jenkins

August 12, 2008 @ 6:09 pm

recycle more

Comment by: Gaye McGill

August 12, 2008 @ 6:53 pm

We recycle, have cut down on driving, and take cloth bags when we go shopping. And I’d sure like to have a really attractive one that didn’t have a grocery store logo on it.

Comment by: bob

August 12, 2008 @ 8:04 pm

We are fierce recyclers and composters - even the dryer lint goes in the compost pile.

Comment by: Margaret Smith

August 12, 2008 @ 8:27 pm

Thanks for this contest.
I’ve changed most of our light bulbs to energy saving and I’m trying not to use plastic bags anymore.
Thanks.

Comment by: susan taylor

August 12, 2008 @ 8:29 pm

Our garbage company just as of July 1st started a recycle program. We have a container to put anything recyclable in……This is great. Cuts our trash down almost in half.

Comment by: Beverley Justice

August 12, 2008 @ 8:35 pm

I’m shopping with reuseable shopping bags. It gets easier every time I use one.

Comment by: christopher h

August 12, 2008 @ 8:48 pm

we recycle like crazy

Comment by: cat

August 12, 2008 @ 9:02 pm

I always use recyclable bags when I grocery shop. I’ve started to gve these great bags as birthday gifts so more friends will go green. You can never have enough totes. Go Green!!

Comment by: Lisa M

August 12, 2008 @ 9:32 pm

I use a lot of recycled “junk” in collages - trash to art! I also re-use envelopes and boxes for mailing and have never bought a bottle of water in my life!

Lisa Ms last blog post..Small Things

Comment by: Aimee

August 12, 2008 @ 10:22 pm

One thing I’ve done to become eco friendly is changing out household cleaning products to natural ones to minimize/eliminate the chemicals we use in the home.

Comment by: Barbara McNaney

August 12, 2008 @ 10:29 pm

I started using freecycle to recycle my unwanted things around the house.

Comment by: Tonya Froemel

August 12, 2008 @ 10:38 pm

We changed all our lightbulbs to CFLs

Comment by: Tabby

August 12, 2008 @ 11:40 pm

Our entire family either walks, ride our bikes, or take the bus to school and work. Even on the weekends we do most of our grocery shopping by attaching a bike trailor to one of the bikes. I fill up my car every month to month and a half.

Comment by: Laura

August 13, 2008 @ 3:01 am

We use totes, use mass transit and recycle.

Comment by: Kathy Scott

August 13, 2008 @ 5:22 am

My boys are pushing us to go green. There are happy to help with the grocery shopping if I use cloth bags.

Comment by: david basile

August 13, 2008 @ 6:58 am

trying to recycle everything

Comment by: Jodi

August 13, 2008 @ 7:12 am

We planted a garden. And what we aren’t growing ourselves, we’re trying to purchase locally.

Comment by: Rose Y

August 13, 2008 @ 7:57 am

My family has stopped using bottled water.

Comment by: dianne

August 13, 2008 @ 8:18 am

I walk more and save on gas.

Comment by: Denyse

August 13, 2008 @ 8:18 am

We switched out our bulbs and use reusuable bags!

Comment by: Darcy

August 13, 2008 @ 8:54 am

We recycle as well as we use reusable aluminum water bottles instead of plastic.

Comment by: Betty Shoemaker

August 13, 2008 @ 9:09 am

I recycle as much as I can and we use energy saving light bulbs. I also take a tote with me to the grocery store when I am just picking up a few things

Comment by: Patrice

August 13, 2008 @ 9:32 am

I have been using a canvas bag when I pick up a few things from the grocery store. I would love to have more bags so that I could use them on my big weekly shopping day.

Comment by: Trisha R.

August 13, 2008 @ 9:36 am

We’re recycling more, being more conscious of water and electricity use, and trying to drive less!

Comment by: Trish

August 13, 2008 @ 9:46 am

We’ve been recycling now for over 20 years, I compost and use biodegradable garbage bags.

Comment by: Kimberly L

August 13, 2008 @ 11:23 am

I no longer carry bottled water to work. I use a thermos, as we put an aerator on our faucet.

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Comment by: Linda Pinto

August 13, 2008 @ 12:01 pm

I went to a local farmer’s market for the first time this weekend. I was amazed at the variety of fruits and veggies and the prices were really good. I think the shop local idea not only saves on energy for shipping food but the food itself tastes really good.
The bag would be perfect for going to the market. I plan to make this a weekly event.

Comment by: tim brown

August 13, 2008 @ 12:05 pm

I compost
THANK YOU GOD BLESS

Comment by: djp

August 13, 2008 @ 12:24 pm

we don’t throw nothing away, recycle just about everything from leftover veg. into soups to tin cans

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Comment by: CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)

August 13, 2008 @ 12:55 pm

We use cloth diapers and cloth baby wipes!

CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)s last blog post..Social Consciousness: What Do You Buy With Your Luxury Fund?

Comment by: Yvonne Huff

August 13, 2008 @ 1:17 pm

I have been using reusable bags at the grocery. Not only do they save on bag usage but they hold more and are easier to carry.

Comment by: beth shepherd

August 13, 2008 @ 1:20 pm

Thank you for having this! We have begun to recycle more. We have 5 large trashcans with labels - glass, plastic etc. We fill these up each week and take them to the recycling center. We used to have 2 large trash cans each week for the trash man but now maybe have 1 or 2 bags instead- which is mostly diapers from my 2 year old. Poor trash man! lol

Comment by: Jenn S.

August 13, 2008 @ 1:38 pm

We recycle and compost.

Comment by: Genevieve

August 13, 2008 @ 1:50 pm

We use cloth diapers and wipes, dry laundry on a line, and use reusable bags.

Comment by: Kasey P

August 13, 2008 @ 2:49 pm

We’ve stopped using paper plates, cups and plasticware when we have friends over. It was just so convenient and you didn’t have to wash it, but all the garbage that is left behind makes you think.

Comment by: heather

August 13, 2008 @ 3:07 pm

We use cloth diapers, recycle, use reusable water bottles (sigg, etc), use reusable bags when shopping, buy local and organic and I breastfeed

Comment by: ZUHEILY C.

August 13, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

We dry clothes on the line, recycle, we give away used clothing and toys to charities instead of throwing them away. We also switched our lightbulbs and stop using cleaners for the home that had chemicals, instead we use seventh generation, lemons, baking soda and vinegar. The air in my home feels alot cleaner and my children’s asthma has improved greatly. Thanks for the give away! God Bless.

Comment by: Pat

August 13, 2008 @ 3:35 pm

When ants come into our house we wipe any surfaces that will tolerate water with vinegar. Ants are repelled and stay away without the use of pesticides.

Cool site! Cool contest! Thanks for both.

Comment by: Terri D

August 13, 2008 @ 3:55 pm

Recycling everything possible.

Comment by: Emma

August 13, 2008 @ 3:57 pm

I started using reusable grocery bags!

Comment by: Vicky Boackle

August 13, 2008 @ 4:07 pm

recycle paper.

Comment by: Sylvia Belle

August 13, 2008 @ 4:35 pm

This is great for groceries

Comment by: K. Cleaver

August 13, 2008 @ 4:56 pm

We’ve changed out our light bulbs, recycle, have a compost pile, and use canvas bags for groceries.

Comment by: Heather

August 13, 2008 @ 5:20 pm

I recently started using canvas, reusable bags for all of our shopping. but I could always use one more (or give it as a gift!)!

Heathers last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

Comment by: Colleen S

August 13, 2008 @ 8:26 pm

Ive leave my one shopping bag in my purse so when I pull out my wallet to pay, I remember to use it. Ive found it holds twice as much.

Comment by: Emily N.

August 13, 2008 @ 9:25 pm

We recycle, use natural cleaners and beauty products, and drive a hybrid car.

Comment by: Emily N.

August 13, 2008 @ 9:33 pm

I also subscribed to your feed.

Comment by: Messelina Myrie

August 13, 2008 @ 10:32 pm

I use baking soda to clean my toilet and to clean my tub. The baking soda also works as a great exfoliant with your favorite facial cleanser.

Comment by: Alison

August 13, 2008 @ 11:15 pm

We’ve switched to all canvas bags for shopping. They are just so much easier to deal with than all those cheesy plastic bags that just rip apart or blow in the wind.

Comment by: Cori Westphal

August 13, 2008 @ 11:46 pm

I make all of my own natural cleaning products. They are great for the environment and they save me tons of money. I also always use reuseable bags. This one would be a great help! Thanks for the great contest!

Comment by: Donna

August 14, 2008 @ 1:20 am

I recycle everything I possibly can. . every scrap of paper, every tin, bottle, plastic anything. Thanks.

Comment by: Janet F

August 14, 2008 @ 1:53 am

I stopped using plastic bags.

Thank you!

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Comment by: Tari Lawson

August 14, 2008 @ 6:53 am

In addition to really paying attention to recycling, I have begun trying to get away from using plastic bags. The ones I do get, I recycle. I am working hard to get into the habit of carrying my own totes with me so I don’t use the plastic ones at all.

Comment by: ANNE S

August 14, 2008 @ 7:44 am

I’ve started hanging my clothes outside.

Comment by: Kari Follett

August 14, 2008 @ 9:28 am

We have really started to recycle more and I use canvas tote bags at the market

Comment by: EG

August 14, 2008 @ 9:29 am

Cute! Well, I garden, and I compost, and I use re-usable shopping bags, and I recycle. And I work from home 3 days a week, but that’s more for me than the environment!

EGs last blog post..Plant a Little Watermelon on my Grave…

Comment by: Rachael

August 14, 2008 @ 9:45 am

I stopped using paper towels.

Comment by: Jill Rivera

August 14, 2008 @ 10:11 am

I have been freecycling.

Comment by: Linda Moeller

August 14, 2008 @ 12:38 pm

I use canvas totes at the grocery. And I walk wherever I can.

Comment by: Michele

August 14, 2008 @ 1:51 pm

We recycle as much as we can and use reusable things - like taking a reusable mug to the coffee shop

Comment by: Michele

August 14, 2008 @ 1:52 pm

I subscribe to your feed

Comment by: judy brittle

August 14, 2008 @ 2:44 pm

Recycle,stopped using paper and plastic while grocery shopping and replaced all our light bulbs to energy efficient.

Comment by: Stacy

August 14, 2008 @ 4:51 pm

Recycle as much as possible-cloth bags for shopping-energy efficent bulbs-use vinegar for cleaning-Thanks for a giveaway thats very useful to me!

Comment by: laura

August 14, 2008 @ 5:21 pm

we are recycling and reusing

Comment by: Tammy

August 14, 2008 @ 7:15 pm

We got a garbage disposer which is way better than throwing your food waste in the garbage!

Tammys last blog post..Review: Garnier Nutritioniste Eye Roller

Comment by: lise

August 14, 2008 @ 7:47 pm

our family has stopped buying bottled water and have been using sigg containers to store water or juice when we’re out and about. we’ve also started re-using plastic containers of yogurt, sour cream, etc. to store leftovers and such.

Comment by: Viva

August 14, 2008 @ 10:18 pm

I saw Wall-E… now seriously I am now trying to reuse/repurpose more things. Thanks!

Comment by: Terra Heck

August 15, 2008 @ 5:13 am

I’ve been using energy efficient lightbulbs in my home and I recycle all cardboard/paper/platic/cans.

Comment by: Amy

August 15, 2008 @ 9:16 am

We replaced all of our lightbulbs with energy efficient ones and we stopped drinking bottled water.

Comment by: bean

August 15, 2008 @ 11:06 am

I only run the dishwasher when it is full. We combinde driving. my mom and I only go to the stores when we both need something. Every little thing makes a difference right.

beans last blog post..Uncle Amanda

Comment by: Diana Corlett

August 15, 2008 @ 11:27 am

I never use commercial cleaners anymore; use vinegar and baking soda for cleaning chores.

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Comment by: Anna

August 15, 2008 @ 3:40 pm

One thing I have done is start taking tote bags to the grocery store instead of using their plastic ones. The tote bags hold more and don’t break anyway!

Annas last blog post..My Sweeping and Survey Taking Totals for July 2008

Comment by: Paula H

August 15, 2008 @ 6:15 pm

I use cloth napkins instead of paper and rags instead of paper towel.

Comment by: Catherine copeland

August 15, 2008 @ 7:02 pm

we recycle everything we can from paper to plastic to aluminum to composting food. you name it and we are doing it

Comment by: Vicki Wurgler

August 15, 2008 @ 7:31 pm

I recycle my newspaper, plastic and cans. When I shop I use my tote bags

Comment by: Audrey Okaneko

August 15, 2008 @ 9:42 pm

We always use our own shopping bags (haven’t used plastic in forever) and we recycle more than we throw out. Thanks!

Comment by: Kirsten

August 15, 2008 @ 10:41 pm

We use reusable shopping bags and recycle.

Comment by: Kathleen

August 16, 2008 @ 12:31 am

I have a compost heap!

Comment by: Jessica

August 16, 2008 @ 2:44 am

I grow my own vegetables and flowers (pesticide, fungicide and herbicide free) and save kitchen scraps to compost my garden with. I also buy things with less packaging and recycle most of my trash.

Comment by: Audrey

August 16, 2008 @ 12:53 pm

We recycle everything. We are very conscious of what we throw out and what we recycle. Even on picnics, we take plastic reusable dishes. We do not use the throw aways.

Audreys last blog post..Casserole Cookbook Review

Comment by: Cassandra

August 16, 2008 @ 5:05 pm

We’ve changed all our light bulbs, use low flow shower heads and faucets, and use public transportation whenever possible.

Comment by: Hesper Fry

August 16, 2008 @ 6:44 pm

We use low flow shower heads, have energy conserving light bulbs, and we recycle everything we possibly can.

Comment by: Sarah Z

August 16, 2008 @ 7:01 pm

We participate in the recycle program through the trash company here, plus I don’t water the grass - what a waste of water!!

Comment by: michelle mays

August 16, 2008 @ 7:18 pm

I have started carry a collapsible food storage container(mine is Rubbermaid) in addition to my coffee tumbler.Now restaurant leftovers no longer go home in those awful foam containers.I carry a large tote/purse so plenty room for all!

Comment by: Jackie B.

August 16, 2008 @ 8:03 pm

I stay away from harsh chemicals and use vinegar and baking soda as my two main cleaning products.

Comment by: Samantha Miller

August 16, 2008 @ 9:45 pm

I carpool and walk or ride my bike to places close to me.

Comment by: Jean

August 16, 2008 @ 10:45 pm

We recycle everything we can and have also put a compost pile in the back yard. Love the tote! Thanks!

Comment by: Brooke

August 17, 2008 @ 8:19 am

I shop for most of my groceries at the farmer’s markets.

Comment by: Jaime C.

August 17, 2008 @ 9:14 am

We use reusable shopping bags and recycle.

Comment by: Jennifer M

August 17, 2008 @ 10:04 am

We’re starting a vegetable garden and planting a fruit tree which means we can start composting too.

Comment by: Erma Hurtt

August 17, 2008 @ 10:16 am

We are useing everything energy-saver.

Comment by: Denise

August 17, 2008 @ 10:21 am

I drive only when it is absolutely necessary.

Comment by: Monica

August 17, 2008 @ 10:28 am

I just bought energy savor flourescent bulbs for the bathroom (I needed 8!), can’t wait to see the savings!

Comment by: Kimberly

August 17, 2008 @ 10:32 am

We have recycled for years but my goal now is to completely stop using those plastic bags from the grocery store (I still like them for trash liners). We have switched out all of our lightbulbs. We even got rid of the extra car and only have one now (that was a BIG change for us!). Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!

Comment by: Jennifer Jozwiak

August 17, 2008 @ 1:38 pm

I use reuseable bags for shopiing and a refillable water bottle

Comment by: tanya

August 17, 2008 @ 3:55 pm

I now use the grocery store’s tote bags for groceries, not disaposible.

Comment by: STONY

August 17, 2008 @ 4:07 pm

We always use our own bags at the store, buy local produce from farmers markets and recycle at home.
Thanks for the chance

Comment by: Ed Nemmers

August 17, 2008 @ 4:21 pm

We tote bag, but one of them is becoming rather raggedy already.

Comment by: Julieh

August 17, 2008 @ 5:55 pm

Bring my own bag for groceries.

Comment by: Megan B.

August 17, 2008 @ 6:11 pm

I’m not using plastic bags anymore and I never run the washing machine unless there is a full load.

Comment by: Jodene

August 17, 2008 @ 7:50 pm

I bring my own bags to the grocery store and now, this past week actually, I bring them to all the stores including the mall. It’s a bit hard to remember all the time but I am getting much better at it.

Comment by: Debbie B.

August 17, 2008 @ 7:58 pm

We have a large vegetable garden

Comment by: Elizabeth M.

August 17, 2008 @ 8:14 pm

Using a clothesline is a new way this summer that we’ve been doing in our continuing change to a greener lifestyle.

I’m also a subscriber to your feed.

Comment by: Robbie

August 17, 2008 @ 10:48 pm

I use vinegar to clean many things.
I’m switching from plastic bags to totes.
We no longer use pesticides on our lawn etc. only organic, natural products!

Comment by: Chrysa

August 17, 2008 @ 11:14 pm

I try to grow more in my garden and try to always remember my own bags when shopping.

Chrysas last blog post..FREE Sample of Snausages SnawSomes Dog Snacks

Comment by: Sherry Campbell

August 17, 2008 @ 11:34 pm

Recycle, compost and shop at local farmer’s market for produce. In general try to make reduce, reuse and recycle a part of everyday life.

Comment by: kathleen

August 18, 2008 @ 1:03 am

I have tried to be eco friendly by using totes to bring my groceries home. But sometimes the food is wet and in the case of meat might drip so the bagger puts it in a plastic bag. More plastic!!! I wish someone would come up with a tote that is lined and can be washed out with a cloth.
I always need more totes. Please enter me. Thanks.

Comment by: Terra

August 18, 2008 @ 1:20 am

I try to use less energy byt using fans in the summertime, putting on sweaters in the winter time, and turning off all electronics and lights when they are not in use.

Comment by: Betty C

August 18, 2008 @ 2:22 am

I recycle regularly and I’m really trying to only use canvas shopping bags but it’s hard to relearn a lifetime of habits.

Comment by: Donna Wilde

August 18, 2008 @ 5:56 am

We have started saving soda cans to recycle. I shudder to think about how a many we cans we have tossed in the trash over the years.
We have even started to pick up cans on our evening walks.

Comment by: bridget

August 18, 2008 @ 7:10 am

We stopped using paper towels by buying a bunch of rags at the dollar store and using those.

Comment by: Nanette Olson

August 18, 2008 @ 8:23 am

I am trying to not use plastic bags.

Comment by: Samantha Pruitt

August 18, 2008 @ 8:33 am

we recycle our cans and bottles and always make sure whenever we see stray cans and bottles when out that we pick them up!

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Comment by: Michele Halaby

August 18, 2008 @ 9:25 am

Really cutting down on buying bottled water. Even though we recycle our bottles and cans, we have really tried to stick with filtered tap water put in reusable water bottles instead.

Comment by: Buddy Garrett

August 18, 2008 @ 9:51 am

I have started a compost pile for our household garbage.

Comment by: Joe

August 18, 2008 @ 11:04 am

I love to recycle my glass jars and recycle grocery shopping bags.

Comment by: Meredith Rowe

August 18, 2008 @ 12:29 pm

I have started bringing my own cloth bags to the grocery store, instead of using paper or plastic.

Comment by: joy northrop

August 18, 2008 @ 12:49 pm

i reuse my bags all the time.

Comment by: sharon

August 18, 2008 @ 1:30 pm

not using plastic water bottles and recycling are two big steps we are taking

Comment by: A Casson

August 18, 2008 @ 2:53 pm

We reuse recycle and reduce in any ways we can.

Comment by: Heather

August 18, 2008 @ 3:11 pm

We have made so many changes over the year but related to the totes we always use our cloth bags for shopping now. I keep fifteen in the trunk (different sizes and uses) and I keep one in my purse for quick trips.

Comment by: Pamela White

August 18, 2008 @ 3:56 pm

I take my plastic bags to the local library where others can reuse them to carry checked out items home. This helps keep bags from going to landfills and protects books from the frequent rain we have here in the northwest.

Comment by: kathy pease

August 18, 2008 @ 4:02 pm

we bought grocery totes from our local store..NO MORE PLASTIC..YIPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Comment by: Pat

August 18, 2008 @ 5:40 pm

I am recycling all my #1 and #2 plastics and also glass.

Comment by: Sylvia Porter

August 18, 2008 @ 7:02 pm

i bring my own tote bags to the grocery store since we have like a million of them!

Comment by: Suanne Giddings

August 18, 2008 @ 7:03 pm

Natural cleansers like vinegar and baking soda do a great job without harming the planet. I use reusable grocery bags, recycle and compost and try to conserve gas by driving “smart” and driving much less.
Another reason for me to win is that my initials for my maiden name are SKN.
Thank you for the opportunity to win!

Comment by: Beverly Metcalf

August 18, 2008 @ 8:51 pm

I’ve replaced all my light bulbs with the low voltage ones and they are just as good as the old ones and I think they last longer. I’ve been taking my own shopping bags to the store, lately, too, and I’m trying to recyle a lot more, so I have less garbage.

Comment by: Stacie Ruyle

August 18, 2008 @ 8:59 pm

I bought a new energy-saving washing machine and I have 2 reuseasble totes which I absolutely LOVE!! They are so sturdy and not as heavy as full plastic bags. Other than being eco-friendly, of course I would love more totes to use for my entire grocery shopping.

Comment by: Janet

August 18, 2008 @ 9:27 pm

We recycle as much as we can.

Comment by: Susanne Troop

August 18, 2008 @ 9:58 pm

Recycling!

Comment by: Kristen Hendricks

August 18, 2008 @ 10:40 pm

One step I’ve made to be eco-friendly is I’ve been using less electricity and not driving when I don’t have to. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.

Comment by: Charlene Kuser

August 18, 2008 @ 10:55 pm

When we walk out of a room the lights go off,and
we use energy efficient bulbs.Please enter me and thanks for the giveaway

Comment by: Donna Kozar

August 18, 2008 @ 11:49 pm

I recycle.