WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week.  -Stacey, Renton
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
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
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ?  -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
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 share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
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
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
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
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
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
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
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
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 my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
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
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
 

Alliance for Puget Sound Shorelines

April 7, 2008 - 1:50am — superadmin
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Advocacy
Conservation
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Alliance for Puget Sound Shorelines

The Alliance For Puget Sound Shorelines works closely with other civic and political leaders who are also committed to restoring Puget Sound’s health.