WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

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

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle

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

To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek

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 buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA

For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not. -Jeanne, Onalaska

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

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 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 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

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle

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

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

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

I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

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

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

We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn

I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup

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

I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle

We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland

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

I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma

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

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

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

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

At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell

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

Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent

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

using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo

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

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 recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton

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

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