WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
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 a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
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.
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
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
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
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
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
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
I don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores  -Beverly, Enumclaw
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
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 "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, 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 have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
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
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
 

Sustainable Ballard’s Urban Crop Circle - First meeting!

April 23, 2008 - 1:43pm — clybecker
05/05/2008 - 5:45pm
05/05/2008 - 7:45pm
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Join in for the inaugural meeting of SB's Urban Crop Circle, to be held the first Monday of each month. Meet up with other gardeners to share ideas and info, swap seeds, celebrate successes and learn from challenges, get questions answered, learn from each other, and brainstorm what we can do together as a group. Have fun and build community around your edible gardening endeavors. And, have a good time doing it! This month, Jenny Heins of Small Wonder Farm will join us to Talk Tomatoes - What are the best kinds to grow? What about heirlooms? Should we buy starts? All will be answered! Everyone welcome, from curious to beginning gardener to seasoned pro. Bring your leftover seeds or starts to swap! This event will take place at the Ballard Library from 5:45-7:45PM. For more information, please contact Rhonda Brown at rhondavous101@hotmail.com.