WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
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
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
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
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
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 only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet.  -Jenny Konway, Seattle
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
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
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
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 use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
ALL of the light bulbs in my house and outside are the low energy bulbs(11watts) I use less bulbs in all the rooms esp. the bath  -Kaye, Hemet,Ca
I buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world.  -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , 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
i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday.  -C.P + A.P., poulsbo
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
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 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
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
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
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 turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
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 traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
 

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