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WHATS YOUR 1 THING?
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
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
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup
I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA
Buy Local -Sue, Seattle
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish
My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle
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 only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland
COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna
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
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish
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 use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah
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 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 use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle
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
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 have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond
Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
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
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., 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
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham
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 live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle
