WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
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
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ?  -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
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
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
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
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 switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
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
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, 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 used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
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
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
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
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, 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
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, 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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
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 buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world.  -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, 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
 

Adventuress Sail Seattle!

05/02/2008 - 11:19am
05/04/2008 - 11:59am
Etc/GMT-7

Join the schooner Adventuress for a 3-hour environmental sailing voyage on Puget Sound.

All ages are welcome to come aboard and help set the sails, take the helm, sing a chantey, and learn about our unique watershed.

No experience is needed. Visit our website at www.soundexp.org to register, or call our office at 360-379-043