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WHATS YOUR 1 THING?
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County
save the planet -bill Sather, monroe
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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle
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 now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish
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
Buy Local -Sue, 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 have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle
Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett
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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue
I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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 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 drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle
I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond
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
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo
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 recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton
Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue
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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden. -Colette, Tacoma
I don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores -Beverly, Enumclaw
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver
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've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, 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
