WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle

I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it. -Faith, Everett

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

I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, 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

Buy Local -Sue, Seattle

I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle

I use cloth shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall. -Joni, Seattle

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City

While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston

I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish

I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue

we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland

wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton

At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell

I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish

I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle

I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue

I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis

I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma

Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle

I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond

I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle

To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn

At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue

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 work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year! -Deirdre, Vashon

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

Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security. -Michelle, Redmond

Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup

I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland

I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue

I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store. -Doug, Seattle

I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle

I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle

I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way

I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton

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 use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah

I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle

I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle

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