WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
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
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not.  -Jeanne, Onalaska
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 recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
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 all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
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
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
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
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 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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, 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 re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, 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
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
 

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