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 bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

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

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

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

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

I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis

We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

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

Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle

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

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

I recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse! -David, Kirkland

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

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

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

I only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet. -Jenny Konway, Seattle

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

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

I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup

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

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

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 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 turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood

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

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

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 try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation

NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling. -Richard Carstens, Carson

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

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

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

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

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle

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