WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
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 recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time.  -Kathy, Seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
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
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
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
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 use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
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 buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world.  -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
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 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
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
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
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
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 educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I use as much wood as possible as it a renewable resource and the global demand for wood does not exceed the annual growth rate.  -Ed, Portland Oregon
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
 

Carkeek Community Ideas Fair

April 23, 2008 - 1:57pm — clybecker
05/10/2008 - 12:00am
05/10/2008 - 11:00pm
Etc/GMT-7

Carkeek Park and People For Puget Sound invite you to come find and share ideas to support restoring our Puget Sound waters and reducing your personal footprint. Participate in environmental education games, fun activities, youth and school displays and a May pole dance! For more information or if you'd like to include your organization or environmental club in the fair, please contact Nancy Malmgren at (206) 363-4116