WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
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
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 use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
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 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 recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
My home now runs on 100% wind power--the bill is a bit more but I hardly notice considering the impact it makes.  -Tasha, Vancouver
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
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 use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
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 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 turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West 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
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
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 don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross.  -Gracie, Federal Way
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
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 use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not.  -Jeanne, Onalaska
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
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 never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
 

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