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
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world.  -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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
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 put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, 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
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, 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 share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, 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 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 drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
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 reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
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
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, 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
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb.  -C.P., poulsbo
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
 

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