WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton

Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle

I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa

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

I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle

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

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

I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma

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

Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County

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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful. -William, Ft Lauderdale

Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom

My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle

I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell

I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA

I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett

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

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

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

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

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

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

I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island

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 only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

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

My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices! -Caitie, Bellingham

I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta

Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue

I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton

Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle

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

I collect everything in the house that can be recycled and I take it down to a designated drop-area to have it sorted. -Antonie Moffett, Lakewood

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

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

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do. -Dawn, Marysville

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

We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton

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 a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham

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