WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
Replace bath towels with half sized hand towels, plenty of towel to get the job done. Reduces laundry/energy/water/soap 1/2.  -Michael, Quilcene
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
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
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, 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
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
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 am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
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
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
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 recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
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 encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
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
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 cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, 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 have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
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
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
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 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
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
My boyfriend and I (we've been together a long while) shower together every morning. It saves water and energy heating water  -Angie, Port Orchard
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
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
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
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 am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
 

TrailsFest 2008

07/19/2008 - 12:00am
07/19/2008 - 11:00pm
Etc/GMT-7

Presented each summer by Washington Trails Association, TrailsFest is a full day of hands-on outdoor adventure, providing you a fun and safe environment to explore. TrailsFest offers plenty of outdoor choices for all ages, from hiking to kayaking along the shore of Rattlesnake Lake near North Bend.Take a guided hike to a lookout, paddle a kayak, try climbing on a rock wall, or hang out with packgoats. Visit the dozens of exhibitors, including gear companies and outdoor groups. It's all at TrailsFest! For more information: ben.greuel@sierraclub.org or (206) 378-0114 ext. 319