WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
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 whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, 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 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 use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
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 have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
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
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
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 live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
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 watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
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 use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, 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
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, 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
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this.  -Bill, Issaquah
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 never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling.  -Richard Carstens, Carson
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
 

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