WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf

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

We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

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.

I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland

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

Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga

we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland

Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup

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

I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver

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

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup

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 use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton

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

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

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 have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma

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

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

I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna

Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle

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

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

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

I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

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

Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, 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

Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle

my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore

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

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

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

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

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

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

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle

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 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

Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, 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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

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