WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
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 put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, 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 take the metro bus.  -Caroline, 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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
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
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 never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
My home now runs on 100% wind power--the bill is a bit more but I hardly notice considering the impact it makes.  -Tasha, Vancouver
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
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 take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
ALL of the light bulbs in my house and outside are the low energy bulbs(11watts) I use less bulbs in all the rooms esp. the bath  -Kaye, Hemet,Ca
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
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
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors.  -Cristina , 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 buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
 

People for Puget Sound presents State of the Sound and Skagit County

April 23, 2008 - 2:04pm — clybecker
05/14/2008 - 6:30pm
05/14/2008 - 9:00pm
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Kathy Fletcher, executive director of People For Puget Sound, discusses the "State of Puget Sound" and how citizens can be involved in its protection and restoration. Participate in a discussion about what’s happening locally with Peter Browning, Director, Skagit County Health Department; Shirley Solomon, Chair, Skagit Watershed Council; Steve Sakuma, member of the Puget Sound Leadership Council, and Gary Rowe, representative to the Puget Sound Ecosystem Coordination Council. Learn about local resources in Skagit County and be a part of the solution! This event takes place from 6:30-9PM at Maple Hall in LaConner, Washington. For directions or more information, please contact Britta at beschete@pugetsound.org