WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
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
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
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
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
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 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
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
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
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 try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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 purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
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've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
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 recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West 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
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy.  -Jen, Mountlake Terrace
 
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Events

« July 06, 2008 - August 05, 2008 »
 
07 / 6
07 / 7
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
07 / 10
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
07 / 14
07 / 15
07 / 16
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
07 / 21
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
07 / 24
07 / 25
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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