WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle

I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle

I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond

To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek

I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle

I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett

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 beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood

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 buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA

I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish

I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle

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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle

I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City

NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

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

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle

I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton

i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood

I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle

I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA

My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC

I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis

I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden. -Colette, Tacoma

wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton

I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, 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

I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle

instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb. -C.P., poulsbo

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 install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue

I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO

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

I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -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

Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey

I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis

While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston

I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle

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