“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.

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