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WHATS YOUR 1 THING?
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle
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
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
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell
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
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings! -Angela, Black Diamond
We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish
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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle
I only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet. -Jenny Konway, Seattle
i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday. -C.P + A.P., poulsbo
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
I use as much wood as possible as it a renewable resource and the global demand for wood does not exceed the annual growth rate. -Ed, Portland Oregon
I ride my bike as much as possible rather then drive my car. I can easily put 150 miles on my bike a week this time of year. -Lyn, Kent
I refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling. -Richard Carstens, Carson
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, 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
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle
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 recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden. -Colette, Tacoma
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah
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 unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills. -Tom, Seattle
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system -eric byers, Gig Harbor
