WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta

Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security. -Michelle, Redmond

When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle

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

At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell

I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle

Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle

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

I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma

I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year! -Deirdre, Vashon

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

I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle

Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom

Buy Local -Sue, Seattle

I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA

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

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

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

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

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

I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors. -Cristina , 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 live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia

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

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

My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, 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

Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond

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

I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle

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

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

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 recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett

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

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle

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

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

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

I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue

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 re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

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

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

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