WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
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
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
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
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
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
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, 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 never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
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 take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
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
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
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
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
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 recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
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 raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week.  -Stacey, Renton
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
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
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
 

Six Annual Lake Union and Portage Bay Sweep, 10am

05/10/2008 - 12:37am
05/10/2008 - 11:37pm
Etc/GMT-7

Please join Puget Soundkeeper Alliance in cleaning up Lake Union and surrounding shorelines. Volunteers please call: (206) 297-7002 or email volunteer@pugetsoundkeeper.org. Volunteer check-in and lunch afterwards at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N