WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
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 turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, 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 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
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
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
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, 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
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
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 only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, 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 have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world.  -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
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
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
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
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
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 bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this.  -Bill, Issaquah
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
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 "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
 

Sustainable Seattle presents Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature

May 15, 2008 - 10:52am — clybecker
06/11/2008 - 5:30pm
06/11/2008 - 7:00pm
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Learn about the emerging discipline of biomimicry and the viable sustainable solutions that arise when inquisitive humans ask nature for solutions to our design challenges. This evening lecture by Rose Tocke and the Biomimicry Guild includes unique images of nature coupled with the technologies inspired by them to tell the story of a world in which humans fit in with the environment, meeting our needs while simultaneously creating conditions conducive for all life. Building on case studies relevant to architectural interests, the Guild’s biologists will introduce the time-tested adaptations of the genius around us. Through the conscious emulation of Nature's Genius, designers of our systems can imagine innovative sustainable solutions that will transform our world by mimicking nature's forms, processes and ecosystems.

This event will take place from 5:30 - 7PM at the Seattle Central Library. The fee is $5 for members of the American Institute of Architects, $15 for non-members $15.