WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
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 grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors.  -Cristina , Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
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
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ?  -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, 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
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
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
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 use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year!  -Deirdre, Vashon
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
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
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
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 am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
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
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, 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
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, 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
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
 

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