WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
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 used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, 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
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
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 recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year!  -Deirdre, Vashon
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
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 educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
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 recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
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
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
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've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, 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
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
 

Kiwanis Park Restoration Work Party

May 15, 2008 - 10:54am — clybecker
06/14/2008 - 9:00am
06/14/2008 - 12:00pm
Etc/GMT-7

Join EarthCorps and the Green Kirkland Partnership at a beautiful setting next to Lake Washington. At 2.5 acres, Kiwanis Park is a quiet neighborhood jewel. This park is being transformed into a healthy forested park. We’ll be removing invasive species including blackberry and ivy, and there may be an opportunity to do some planting. This event will run from 9AM - 12PM and is open to the public.