WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings! -Angela, Black Diamond

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

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

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

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie

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

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

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

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

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

If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah

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

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

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

Buy Local -Sue, 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

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

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

I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue

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

My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good! -Bruce, Lake City

We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond

I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta

Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, 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 install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

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

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

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle

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

When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle

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 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

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

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

I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle

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

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