WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
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 educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good!  -Bruce, Lake City
I ride my bike as much as possible rather then drive my car. I can easily put 150 miles on my bike a week this time of year.  -Lyn, Kent
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 recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
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
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy.  -Jen, Mountlake Terrace
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, 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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this.  -Bill, Issaquah
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors.  -Cristina , Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out.  -Marilene, Seattle
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
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
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, 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 have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
 

Cool State Forum: Cool Companies-Real Action & Discussion On Engaging More Businesses.

July 2, 2008 - 9:27am — clybecker
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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.

Climate change is real, it’s here, and it is quickly becoming the greatest environmental challenge of our time. While climate scientists are continually converging on stronger consensus about the realities of climate change and its impacts, some say our responses about what to do as individuals and as a society have not made enough progress. Others point to the economic opportunities of a new, green economy and to our state’s position at the forefront of climate change action.

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