WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
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
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
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 recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, 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
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
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
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
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system  -eric byers, Gig Harbor
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :)  -Candice, Des Moines
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings!  -Angela, Black Diamond
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
 

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