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

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

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

I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf

I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett

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

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

I check my tire pressure once a month to improve the efficiency of my gas and reduce the amount CO2 into the air. -Terra Moreland, Tacoma

Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle

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

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

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

I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna

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

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, 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 use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup

i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle

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

i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond

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

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

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

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

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

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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA

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 refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling. -Richard Carstens, Carson

I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa

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

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

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 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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

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

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

wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton

I use cloth shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall. -Joni, Seattle

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

We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland

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

I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma

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