WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
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 put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
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
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
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
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
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 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
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
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 a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, 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 encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
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.
 

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