WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

I collect everything in the house that can be recycled and I take it down to a designated drop-area to have it sorted. -Antonie Moffett, Lakewood

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

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

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

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle

I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle

The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood

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

i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle

i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, 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 re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna

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

I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett

Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle

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

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 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

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 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

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

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish

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

I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation

I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa

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 turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver

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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle

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

using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo

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

I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle

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

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

I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton

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

Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle

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

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

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

I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle

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

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April 11, 2008 - 4:42pm — nborders

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Cascade Bicycle Club is a non-profit organization creating more livable communities through bicycle education, advocacy, & activities. We are based in Seattle, Washington, and serve 6,500 members and the Puget Sound bicycling community. Cascade is operated by a nine-member volunteer Board of Directors, fourteen professional staff, and thousands of volunteers.

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