WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
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
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 use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
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
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I use cloth shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall.  -Joni, Seattle
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
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
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
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
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
Nutri lawn helps me keep my yard chemical free. Salmon spawn in the river by my house and we want to keep them from being harmed  -Dana, Issaquah
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
 

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