WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
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 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
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week.  -Stacey, Renton
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, 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
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
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 replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
Replace bath towels with half sized hand towels, plenty of towel to get the job done. Reduces laundry/energy/water/soap 1/2.  -Michael, Quilcene
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
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 use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
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
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
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I recycle @ home & work; and use boxes wine comes in for many crafts. Also I educate every one I can to recycle.  -Freilah Allen-Sonn, Renton
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 recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, 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
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, 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 recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, 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
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
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 installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
 

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