WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse!  -David, Kirkland
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
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'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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
Follow my kids around shutting off lights and making sure the water is shut off.Sounds funny but my house saves elec/water.  -Michel Brooks, Auburn
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
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.
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
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
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
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
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
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
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
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
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 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
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet.  -Jenny Konway, Seattle
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
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
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
 

Forward this page

Thank you for your interest in spreading the word on 1Thing Seattle.

NOTE: We only request your email address so that the person you are recommending the page to knows that you wanted them to see it, and that it is not junk mail. We do not capture any email address.

Enter multiple addresses on separate lines or separate them with commas.
Sound Experience
(Your Name) has forwarded a page to you from 1Thing Seattle
(Your Name) thought you would like to see this page from the 1Thing Seattle web site.