WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it. -Faith, Everett

I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis

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

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle

I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue

We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton

I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle

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

For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not. -Jeanne, Onalaska

I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma

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

At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue

I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

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

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

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

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 share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun! -Bruce, Lake City

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

we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland

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

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

I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell

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 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 turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue

ALL of the light bulbs in my house and outside are the low energy bulbs(11watts) I use less bulbs in all the rooms esp. the bath -Kaye, Hemet,Ca

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham

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

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

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

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

I recycle @ home & work; and use boxes wine comes in for many crafts. Also I educate every one I can to recycle. -Freilah Allen-Sonn, Renton

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue

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 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 cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!! -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA

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

I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup

I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC

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

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

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