“I compost food scraps (not meat) and yard waste. I use canvas bags at groceries and carry a string bag in my purse. I hang my clothes out to dry, and use cloth napkins and order my toilet paper ,100% recycled, by the case. We do not use paper towels. I contribute to three environmental groups, plus I drive the original 2001 Prius!”

-Colleen Butterfield

Editors note: Be sure to check out all the “going green” stories submitted by our readers: http://www.solutions-blog.com/2009/04/17/how-will-you-go-green/

At Solutions, we do our best to stay environmentally aware. We recycle, offer our employees free public transportation passes, give rewards to carpoolers – we even work in one of the nation’s first “green” buildings!

What do you do to help the environment? Share your plan for reducing your carbon footprint with us – if we choose to feature your story, we’ll treat you to a $200 shopping spree at Solutions.com!

Submit your story in the comments section (be sure to include your email address) by midnight, April 22 PDT.

Editors note: Thanks everyone for the stories and ideas! Comments are now closed on this post.

On April 22, millions of Americans and people from all over the world will take time to honor and celebrate planet Earth. They’ll plant trees, dedicate parks, clean up rivers, take public transportation and participate in hundreds of other activities that heighten awareness of environmental issues. Earth Day is a time to reflect on our planet’s fragility, resilience and recovery. It’s a unifying event that brings people together, no matter their age, race, nationality or political agenda. The thread that binds them is their desire to respect, honor and protect the planet.

They’ll plant trees, dedicate parks, clean up rivers, take public transportation and participate in hundreds of other activities that heighten awareness of environmental issues. Earth Day is a time to reflect on our planet’s fragility, resilience and recovery. It’s a unifying event that brings people together, no matter their age, race, nationality or political agenda. The thread that binds them is their desire to respect, honor and protect the planet.
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