WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
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 re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this.  -Bill, Issaquah
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
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
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
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 use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
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 recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
Follow my kids around shutting off lights and making sure the water is shut off.Sounds funny but my house saves elec/water.  -Michel Brooks, Auburn
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
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 now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out.  -Marilene, Seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, 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
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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 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
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
 

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