WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
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
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good!  -Bruce, Lake City
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
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 live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
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 unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills.  -Tom, 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.
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
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 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
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
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
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 drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
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
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, 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
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
 

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