WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
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
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
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
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, 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've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
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
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
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
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
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
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 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 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
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday.  -C.P + A.P., poulsbo
Buy Local  -Sue, 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 don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, 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
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
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 signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
 

Network For Business and Innovation Sustainability (NBIS)

April 11, 2008 - 5:04pm — nborders
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Network For Business and Innovation Sustainability (NBIS)

NBIS is a unique organization designed to help businesses meet the sustainability challenge and prepare for success in the changing global marketplace.