WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
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
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
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
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 try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
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've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
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
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 now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out.  -Marilene, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
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
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
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ?  -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb.  -C.P., poulsbo
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
 

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