“I ride my bike to work almost everyday. I only drive my car on the weekends if I have to. I’ve been taking advantage of our metro/train system in LA.”
-Simon L, Graphic Artist
“I bring my own bags when I go shopping for anything.”
-Gina K, Marketing Manager
“I’m fixing up a house, and to make the world a little greener I’ve been using Craigslist to find used materials for the remodeling.”
-Don M, Accounting Manager
“I don’t buy water bottles – I refill 1 gallon jugs instead.”
-Tony M, Systems Administrator
“I turn off the water when I’m brushing my teeth and just turn it on when I need it.”
-Julia R, Brand Representative
“I use non-toxic cleaning supplies, and I never take ATM or ‘pay at the pump’ receipts. Even though I drive a non-hybrid SUV, I offset my car’s carbon footprint at www.carbonfund.org by donating or ‘buying’ carbon.”
-Casey B, Product Specialist
“I bought an energy efficient washer and dryer. I also turn my monitor off at work every night when I leave.”
-Lateka H, Product Specialist
“I buy pesticide-free fruits and veggies, and prefer cage-free and antibiotic-free meats and dairy.”
-Mike K, PR/Events Assistant
“I walk everywhere.”
-Justin L, Brand Representative
“I take showers with my boyfriend to save water.”
-Heike C, Marketing Analyst
“I recycle everything! And I buy a lot of recycled products.”
-Kathleen C, Product Specialist
“I carpool with a co-worker twice a week.”
-Laura W, Human Resources Manager
“I reduce my dryer time by 25% using ‘blue balls’ – available at greenfeet.com”
-Mary K, Customer Experience Manager
“Conserve water, shower with a friend.”
-Melissa A, Purchasing Associate
“We’ve co-founded our own eco organization: sustaingroup.org.”
-Star W, Returns Specialist, and Simon K, Internal Applications Manager
“After I hooked up a bucket system to my gutters, I’ve had ample amounts of water for landscaping and house plants.”
-Emily F, Invoice Manager
“I recently moved to be closer to work. I’m saving gas and money!”
-Jessica C, Product Specialist
“Lights off whenever I leave a room! Bills only electronically! Carpooling whenever possible!”
-Anne C, Functional Analyst
“I started hanging my wet laundry out on a line instead of using a dryer.”
-Sonia O, Office Manager (L.A.)
“I use all of my grocery bags and produce bags for poop-picker-uppers whenever I take my dog out.”
-Melissa D, Brand Representative
“I use scrap paper, cardboard, plastic, old mags, and other random stuff and create decorative birthday cards and gift wrap.”
-Beth S, Marketing Assistant
“I unplug as many things as possible after use to conserve energy, and I shop at the Farmer’s Market every week for organic food.”
-Stephanie D, Product Specialist
“I use dish rags in the kitchen instead of paper towels.”
-Travis W, Assistant Merchandiser
“I’m loving the Slow Food Movement – there are some amazing chefs out there that are into it. They buy fresh, local, and organic products and make amazing food.”
-Russell J, Warehouse Manager
“I reuse all the bags I get from grocery stores and use them to carry my lunch to work, poop bags for my dog, and for the trashcans at my house.”
-Krista W, Senior Merchandiser/Custom Apparel
“I hang dry most of my laundry. It helps conserve energy by running fewer loads through the dryer. It’s also great for your wardrobe – your clothes won’t wear out as fast and they’ll maintain their color longer.”
-Jarod J, Web Editor
“I love the beach! Every time I go I pick up all the trash left in the sand by those people who think the beach is a public trash can.”
-Molly R, PR/Media/Events
“I dry my hands on cloth towels (not paper ones), buy organic when I can, and support organic products/restaurants/groups when at all possible.”
-Greg A, President/Owner/Creative Director
“I use paperless banking via the internet and use non-toxic clothing detergent that’s free of dyes and fragrances – it’s good for the earth and your skin!”
-Abby W, Product Specialist