WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
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 recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
Nutri lawn helps me keep my yard chemical free. Salmon spawn in the river by my house and we want to keep them from being harmed  -Dana, Issaquah
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
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
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
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 recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
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 take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
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 now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
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 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 am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
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 have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, 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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
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 never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb.  -C.P., poulsbo
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
 

Community Coalition for Environmental Justice (CCEJ)

April 11, 2008 - 4:44pm — nborders
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Community Coalition for Environmental Justice (CCEJ)

Community Coalition's mission is to achieve environmental and economic justice in low income communities and communities of color.