WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, 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
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
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 recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
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 use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
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 help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross.  -Gracie, Federal Way
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
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 live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling.  -Richard Carstens, Carson
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
 

Penn Cove Water Festival

April 23, 2008 - 2:12pm — clybecker
05/17/2008 - 9:00am
05/17/2008 - 4:00pm
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Visit People for Puget Sound’s exhibit at this annual event that celebrates the water of Penn Cove. The festival will take place in Coupeville from 9AM-4PM. For more information, please contact Britta at beschete@pugetsound.org.