WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store.  -Doug, Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
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 "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
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
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
I don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores  -Beverly, Enumclaw
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
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 recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, 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 only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet.  -Jenny Konway, Seattle
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West 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 installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
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 went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
 

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