WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

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

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

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

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

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

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

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

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

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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton

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

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

I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -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'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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

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

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

The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood

I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, 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 hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

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

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

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

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

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

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

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