"My mother and I melt used candles into new ones."
Karen C., Peru
"I recycle glass and aluminum and reuse plastic shopping bags."
Amanda W., Meridian, ID.
"I use a woodstove for heat."
Laura D., Lake Clear, NY.
"I changed all the lightbulbs in my house to energy-efficient bulbs."
Rachel S., Potsdam, NY.
"Instead of driving I walk to work and turn the light off when I leave a room."
Andrea L., Saranac Lake, NY.
"I buy eco-friendly (Iams Healthy naturals) dog food for my pets."
Sierra B., Lake Placid, NY.
"I'm a stickler for recycling every little thing. I also keep my
thermostat at around 60 degrees and turn it off when I go out."
Andrew F., Phoenix, AZ.
"I limit the use of my washing machine to once a week."
Charles G., Corpus Christie, TX.
"I save so much on gas money because I take my bike to work."
Chris R., Port Washington, NY.
"We turn the heat down when we leave our house."
Nick & Nancy V., Bronx, NY.
"I have a separate barrel for recycling plastic things."
Richard G., Clarkberg, W.Va.
"I shop at the local Farmers' Market and thrift shop."
Stef R., Lake Placid, NY.