WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!! -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle

I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

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

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

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

I buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA

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

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

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

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

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

I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City

Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle

Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup

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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle

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

For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not. -Jeanne, Onalaska

I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle

I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma

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 used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle

If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle

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

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

Buy Local -Sue, Seattle

I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO

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

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

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

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle

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

I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah

Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

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

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

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

I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle

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

My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle

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