WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

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

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

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

My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good! -Bruce, Lake City

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

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

I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle

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

Nutri lawn helps me keep my yard chemical free. Salmon spawn in the river by my house and we want to keep them from being harmed -Dana, Issaquah

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

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

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

I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup

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

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

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

I ride my bike as much as possible rather then drive my car. I can easily put 150 miles on my bike a week this time of year. -Lyn, Kent

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

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

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

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 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 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 replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell

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 turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland

I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

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

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

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

Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, 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 whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

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

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

Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom

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