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WHATS YOUR 1 THING?
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, 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 use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah
Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :) -Candice, Des Moines
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO
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
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation
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 recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse! -David, Kirkland
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
Buy Local -Sue, 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 drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City
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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle
I've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
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.
Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle
I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle
Follow my kids around shutting off lights and making sure the water is shut off.Sounds funny but my house saves elec/water. -Michel Brooks, Auburn
Nutri lawn helps me keep my yard chemical free. Salmon spawn in the river by my house and we want to keep them from being harmed -Dana, Issaquah
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore
Replace bath towels with half sized hand towels, plenty of towel to get the job done. Reduces laundry/energy/water/soap 1/2. -Michael, Quilcene
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle
