WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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
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 changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week.  -Stacey, Renton
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
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
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
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
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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 use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
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
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, 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 cloth shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall.  -Joni, Seattle
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
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
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 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 turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
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
I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store.  -Doug, Seattle
I don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores  -Beverly, Enumclaw
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse!  -David, Kirkland
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
 

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