WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful. -William, Ft Lauderdale

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

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

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

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

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

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

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

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

I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle

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

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

I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf

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

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

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

The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills. -Tom, Seattle

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

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 went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

I've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle

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

Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle

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

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

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

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 only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ? -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.

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

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle

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

I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle

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

I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time. -Kathy, Seattle

My home now runs on 100% wind power--the bill is a bit more but I hardly notice considering the impact it makes. -Tasha, Vancouver

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

wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton

NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle

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

Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County

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

While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston

I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City

my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore

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