WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

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

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

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'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

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle

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

I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buy Local -Sue, Seattle

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

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle

I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, 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

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

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

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

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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 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 recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett

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 educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish

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

I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell

Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, Seattle

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

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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue

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

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

I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, 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 have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma

I unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy. -Jen, Mountlake Terrace

Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup

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

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

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