WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
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 take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
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 used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
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
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
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 installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
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 a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
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 have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
 

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