WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue

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

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

I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle

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 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

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

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

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

Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, 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 changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue

When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle

I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle

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

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

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 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 bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

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

Buy Local -Sue, Seattle

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

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

I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA

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

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

I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun! -Bruce, Lake City

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

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

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

i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, 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 use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle

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

I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland

I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross. -Gracie, Federal Way

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

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