WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 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 paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
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 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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
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
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, 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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I ride my bike as much as possible rather then drive my car. I can easily put 150 miles on my bike a week this time of year.  -Lyn, Kent
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
My boyfriend and I (we've been together a long while) shower together every morning. It saves water and energy heating water  -Angie, Port Orchard
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
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
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, 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 turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
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 don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores  -Beverly, Enumclaw
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
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 bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
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
 

Fuse Washington

April 11, 2008 - 4:56pm — nborders
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Fuse Washington

Fuse is a state-based online advocacy group working to provide a cutting edge online organizing and communications hub for Washington State. Fuse is focused primarily on securing major advances in progressive public policy for Washington State.