WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

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

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

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

Buy Local -Sue, Seattle

I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle

I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis

I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond

I buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA

NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, Seattle

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton

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

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , 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 recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO

Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County

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

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

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

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

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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 re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

I use as much wood as possible as it a renewable resource and the global demand for wood does not exceed the annual growth rate. -Ed, Portland Oregon

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

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

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

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle

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

my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore

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

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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton

I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup

Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, 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 recycle @ home & work; and use boxes wine comes in for many crafts. Also I educate every one I can to recycle. -Freilah Allen-Sonn, Renton

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

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

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

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

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

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, 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 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 install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

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