WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ?  -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I use cloth shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall.  -Joni, Seattle
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this.  -Bill, Issaquah
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I recycle @ home & work; and use boxes wine comes in for many crafts. Also I educate every one I can to recycle.  -Freilah Allen-Sonn, Renton
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
My home now runs on 100% wind power--the bill is a bit more but I hardly notice considering the impact it makes.  -Tasha, Vancouver
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
My boyfriend and I (we've been together a long while) shower together every morning. It saves water and energy heating water  -Angie, Port Orchard
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store.  -Doug, Seattle
I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year!  -Deirdre, Vashon
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors.  -Cristina , Seattle
For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not.  -Jeanne, Onalaska
I collect everything in the house that can be recycled and I take it down to a designated drop-area to have it sorted.  -Antonie Moffett, Lakewood
I now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out.  -Marilene, Seattle
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!!  -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
I check my tire pressure once a month to improve the efficiency of my gas and reduce the amount CO2 into the air.  -Terra Moreland, Tacoma
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
 
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« Saturday May 17, 2008 »
Sat
Start: 12:00 am
End: 11:00 pm

Join EarthCorps, the Green Seattle Partnership and the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation in efforts to restore the largest contiguous greenbelt in Seattle. The greenbelt is home to a diverse population of wildlife and provides an important corridor for migrating birds. Work with us and learn the secret to keeping this valuable resource viable habitat for animals and a great resource for humans.

Start: 12:00 am
End: 11:00 pm

Join us at an urban green oasis to remove pesky invasive weeds like blackberry and bindweed that threaten to overtake native plants. The meeting location is TBD so please contact Eliza at eghitis@pugetsound.org for more information

Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm

Visit People for Puget Sound’s exhibit at this annual event that celebrates the water of Penn Cove. The festival will take place in Coupeville from 9AM-4PM. For more information, please contact Britta at beschete@pugetsound.org.

Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm

People For Puget Sound brings together teachers, home-school parents, environmental service clubs, and environmental education organizations and other interested groups to spend the day sharing best education and science practices, resources and program information. This event will take place at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge from 9AM-4PM. To register or for more information, please contact Gabrielle at gbryne@pugetsound.org.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Forest Restoration Work Party, 10am - 2pm. Performing artists come out to play in the woods during many of our work parties. Please RSVP to volunteer@naturec.org or 206-923-0853 if you will be attending as we work at different sites within the greenbelt. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Wear waterproof footwear and weather appropriate clothing. Bring a full water bottle. We will have water available for refills. We are currently working at two different sites. Contact us prior to the work party to find out where we will be meeting. The Corner of: 14th Ave.