WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett

Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle

I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle

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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle

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

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

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

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it. -Faith, Everett

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle

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

We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton

I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett

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

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

Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security. -Michelle, Redmond

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

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

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

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

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 use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue

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

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

I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue

I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell

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

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

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 put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

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

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

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

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

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

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

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

I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton

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