WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo

I ride my bike as much as possible rather then drive my car. I can easily put 150 miles on my bike a week this time of year. -Lyn, Kent

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

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 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 am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond

I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland

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

I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish

I recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse! -David, Kirkland

Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue

Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle

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

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

Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond

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

I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, 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 only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet. -Jenny Konway, Seattle

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

i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle

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

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

At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue

I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton

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

Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle

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

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

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

Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle

I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, 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 turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue

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

I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma

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