WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
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 buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world.  -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, 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 recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., 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 Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
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 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 live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
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
I recycle @ home & work; and use boxes wine comes in for many crafts. Also I educate every one I can to recycle.  -Freilah Allen-Sonn, Renton
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :)  -Candice, Des Moines
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, 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
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time.  -Kathy, 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
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
 

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