WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
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 replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
My boyfriend and I (we've been together a long while) shower together every morning. It saves water and energy heating water  -Angie, Port Orchard
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
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
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
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 buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
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
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
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 and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
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 bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
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 recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday.  -C.P + A.P., poulsbo
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
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
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
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 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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
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 have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
 

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