WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store. -Doug, Seattle

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

Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish

I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do. -Dawn, Marysville

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish

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

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

I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle

I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett

I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton

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

To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek

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

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

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

I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton

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

Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga

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 use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup

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

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 bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle

I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma

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

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

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've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle

Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond

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

I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett

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

I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle

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

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 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

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

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County

When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle

I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island

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

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

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

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