WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
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
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 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 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 educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
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 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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
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 use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
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 recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
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
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, 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
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, 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 put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
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 unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills.  -Tom, Seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
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 help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
 

Bicycle Alliance of Washington

April 7, 2008 - 2:00am — superadmin
Organization Type: 
Advocacy
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Bicycle Alliance of Washington

The Bicycle Alliance advocates for bicyclists and promotes cycling to build a bicycle-friendly Washington.