WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time. -Kathy, Seattle

I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., 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 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

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

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

I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver

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

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

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

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

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

I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf

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

I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

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

Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle

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

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

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 use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out. -Marilene, Seattle

I live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia

I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

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

When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -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 install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

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

I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis

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

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

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

I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore

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

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 have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle

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

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, 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

We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond

I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

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