WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO

Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle

I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma

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

I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle

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

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

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 use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah

Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom

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

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

I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do. -Dawn, Marysville

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

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, 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 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 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

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland

I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland

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

We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn

I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

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

I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way

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 live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia

My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices! -Caitie, Bellingham

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross. -Gracie, Federal Way

I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden. -Colette, Tacoma

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

I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton

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

Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga

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

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 partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle

I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish

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

I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish

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