WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
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 only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
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
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
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 use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
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
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
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
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, 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
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
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 buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores  -Beverly, Enumclaw
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
 

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