WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, 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
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings!  -Angela, Black Diamond
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 used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system  -eric byers, Gig Harbor
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, 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 went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
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 a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
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
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
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
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :)  -Candice, Des Moines
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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
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 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
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
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 buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
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 take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
 

Fish & Fireworks on the 4th of July

July 2, 2008 - 8:58am — clybecker
07/04/2008 - 12:00am
07/04/2008 - 11:00pm
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Celebrate Independence Day with your favorite sea creatures at the Seattle Aquarium from 7-11:45 pm. Fun on the 4th features music by one of Seattle’s favorite bands for kids and families – Recess Monkey, picnic food, and outside pier areas open to view the Ivar’s fireworks show over ElliottBay. After the show you can hang out with the fish until midnight and avoid some of the post-fireworks traffic. Fish & Fireworks on the 4th of July is sponsored by Foss Maritime. 206-386-4330