WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC

I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma

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

Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle

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

Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, Seattle

We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland

using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie

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

my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore

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

I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, 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 drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City

I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish

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

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

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna

i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle

I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

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

I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle

I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup

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 take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal

I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , 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.

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

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle

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

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

Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, 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 re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

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

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

I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!! -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA

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