WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

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

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

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

I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle

I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett

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

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

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

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

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

We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings! -Angela, Black Diamond

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

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

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

If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle

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

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

we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland

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 recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden. -Colette, Tacoma

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle

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 share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun! -Bruce, Lake City

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

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

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

We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton

I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way

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

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup

i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle

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

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

I check my tire pressure once a month to improve the efficiency of my gas and reduce the amount CO2 into the air. -Terra Moreland, Tacoma

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 drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City

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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA

I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna

Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue

I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle

I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

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