WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

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 changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

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

Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond

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

I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf

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

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

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

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 purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

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

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

Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle

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

I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver

I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system -eric byers, Gig Harbor

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

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

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

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

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle

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 live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia

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

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

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

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

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

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

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

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