WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
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 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
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, 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 live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this.  -Bill, Issaquah
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
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 put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
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 recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
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 replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
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
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
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
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
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
 

EarthCorps Work Parties

April 23, 2008 - 2:00pm — clybecker
05/10/2008 - 9:00am
05/10/2008 - 12:00pm
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Watershed Park Restoration Work Party

Join EarthCorps and the Green Kirkland Partnership as we remove invasive species and improve the health of Watershed Park. The park provides many trails and about 70 acres of wildlife habitat. In addition to removing species such as ivy, Himalayan blackberry, herb-robert and Holly, there may also be an opportunity for planting a variety of native species. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.greenkirkland.org.

Licton Springs Restoration Work Party

Join EarthCorps, Friends of Licton Springs, Global Visionaries and Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation in an effort to restore this amazing north Seattle Park. We will be planting native trees, shrubs and ground cover as well as performing maintenance on several of the restoration sites located in the park. Licton Springs is located just north of Greenlake at 9536 Ashworth Ave N. For more information, please contact Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager, at (206) 322-9296 or by e-mail at chris@earthcorps.org.