WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
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
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
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 only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet.  -Jenny Konway, Seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
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
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, 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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
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 use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
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
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
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 re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
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 share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
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
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not.  -Jeanne, Onalaska
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 take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!!  -Scout, Bainbridge Island, 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
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 turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store.  -Doug, Seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
 

July 5th Fireworks Cleanup

July 2, 2008 - 9:01am — clybecker
07/05/2008 - 9:00am
Etc/GMT-7

Come Clean up spent fireworks debris from the WaMu Family Fourth Celebration on Lake Union. Everyone loves fireworks! However, any solid waste that enters our lake is potentially harmful to fish and wildlife. For more information: 206.382.7007, dmiller@pugetsound.org.

Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Northwest Outdoor Center
volunteer@pugetsoundkeeper.org