WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, 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
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills.  -Tom, Seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
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 recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
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 have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, 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
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
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
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
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 quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
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 biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, 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
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, 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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., 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
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!!  -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA
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
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
 

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