WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
My boyfriend and I (we've been together a long while) shower together every morning. It saves water and energy heating water  -Angie, Port Orchard
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
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
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
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
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
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
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
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, 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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
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 turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
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
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
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 help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
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
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
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
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 hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
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
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
 

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