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WHATS YOUR 1 THING?
I buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle
Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell
My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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 live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, 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 use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell
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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville
instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb. -C.P., poulsbo
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle
My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett
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
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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
Buy Local -Sue, Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle
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
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna
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
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
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful. -William, Ft Lauderdale
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent
