WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 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 use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, 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
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
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
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
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
ALL of the light bulbs in my house and outside are the low energy bulbs(11watts) I use less bulbs in all the rooms esp. the bath  -Kaye, Hemet,Ca
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
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 switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, 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 use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
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 encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week.  -Stacey, Renton
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross.  -Gracie, Federal Way
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
 
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« July 04, 2008 - August 03, 2008 »
 
07 / 4
Start: 12:00 am
End: 11:00 pm

Celebrate Independence Day with your favorite sea creatures at the Seattle Aquarium from 7-11:45 pm. Fun on the 4th features music by one of Seattle’s favorite bands for kids and families – Recess Monkey, picnic food, and outside pier areas open to view the Ivar’s fireworks show over ElliottBay. After the show you can hang out with the fish until midnight and avoid some of the post-fireworks traffic. Fish & Fireworks on the 4th of July is sponsored by Foss Maritime. 206-386-4330

Start: 11:00 am

Celebrate Independence Day with a picnic in the park and a tide pool exploration on the beach from 11:00 am to 3:00pm at Seahurst Park (On beach at end of SW 140th St ), Burien. Both children and adults can learn about the most common beach creatures, how to treat them with care, and how you can keep shorelines healthy. Explore the beach with naturalist guides. For more information: 206.382.7007, dmiller@pugetsound.org.

07 / 5
Start: 12:00 am
End: 11:00 pm

After the fireworks come to the shoreline at low tide to discover the fascinating colors and strange shapes of the animals that live at the edge of Puget Sound. Beach naturalist guides will share stories of the animals and help you touch them gently.

Please RSVP for this event to Daoud Miller | 206.382.7007

Start: 9:00 am

Come Clean up spent fireworks debris from the WaMu Family Fourth Celebration on Lake Union. Everyone loves fireworks! However, any solid waste that enters our lake is potentially harmful to fish and wildlife. For more information: 206.382.7007, dmiller@pugetsound.org.

Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Northwest Outdoor Center
volunteer@pugetsoundkeeper.org

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07 / 8
Start: 12:00 am
End: 11:00 pm

The Volunteer Park Conservatory is teaming up with the Seattle Art Museum and Washington Rare Plant Care and Conservation for their annual event celebrating native plants and the role they play in nature and in our lives.

The National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management developed this nationwide event to highlight the aesthetic, recreational, biological, medicinal and economic value of wildflowers.
Time: Noon - 4:00 pm - Paccar Pavillion

07 / 9
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07 / 11
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Join bat expert Barbara Ogaard of the Sarvey Wildlife Center for a voyage into the mysterious world of bats. See live bats up close and discover how they hunt for food. Learn fact from myth. Are these creatures really as scary as the media depicts them? Discover how important bats are to the environment and the ecological role they play. Barbara and her bats will engage and entertain all ages. This is a fun even for the entire family!

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. Advance Purchase Required.

07 / 12
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 pm

Come and see the most unique and amazing views of the Skagit River ever, surrounded by the Cascades crown of mountains. The first flowers will be coming up through the snow near the old fire lookout site atop Sauk Mountain. 6 miles RT with 2100 ft. elev. gain.

Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, a hat, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Good hiking boots and hiking poles essential for the rocky and steep parts of the trail at the top. Possible travel on snow field for parts of trail and in rainy conditions.

07 / 13
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07 / 17
Start: 11:30 am
End: 12:30 pm

Seattle Art Museum and Cascade Land Conservancy co-host a panel discussion on the common interests of the arts and environmental communities in creating vibrant urban spaces and conserving critical landscapes. How do artists make our cities livable, and how should cities help artists thrive? Why should environmentalists care? What are the near-term priorities for both the arts and the environment? What are the potential benefits of join efforts, and what approaches should be explored? Join us as we consider these questions and next steps.

07 / 18
07 / 19
Start: 12:00 am
End: 11:00 pm

Presented each summer by Washington Trails Association, TrailsFest is a full day of hands-on outdoor adventure, providing you a fun and safe environment to explore. TrailsFest offers plenty of outdoor choices for all ages, from hiking to kayaking along the shore of Rattlesnake Lake near North Bend.Take a guided hike to a lookout, paddle a kayak, try climbing on a rock wall, or hang out with packgoats. Visit the dozens of exhibitors, including gear companies and outdoor groups. It's all at TrailsFest! For more information: ben.greuel@sierraclub.org or (206) 378-0114 ext. 319

07 / 20
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07 / 22
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Does corn ethanol deserve all of its bad rap or is it petroleum propaganda? What do biodiesel and ethanol share in common and what sets them apart? If you've ever had to answer questions about ethanol or defend biodiesel because of it, don't miss this meeting. 7:00-9:00 pm

07 / 23
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07 / 26
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Watch Divers Bring Creatures Up From the Depths. Divers will bring sea creatures up from the depths for people to gently touch in temporary cold-water aquaria. Come see up-close Puget Sound’s colorful and strange sea life. Learn how these creatures need a healthy Puget Sound and what you can do to help. Free and family-friendly from 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm.

Special parking and/or shuttle bus transportation is being arranged. Check back here for updated details.

On Vashon, contact Rayna Holtz, Vashon Audubon, (206) 463-3153.

07 / 27
07 / 28
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 11:00 pm

Please join us in a fun and lively discussion. If we all take steps together, we can confront the challenge of global warming.

Find out what role you can play by attending our monthly Cool State Forums—attend one or all seven (other forum topics listed below).Statewide and regional solutions will be discussed, including “cap & trade,” tolling, solutions in schools and businesses, and a new green economy that provides good, green jobs.

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