WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek

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

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish

I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time. -Kathy, Seattle

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

The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills. -Tom, Seattle

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

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

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

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

Nutri lawn helps me keep my yard chemical free. Salmon spawn in the river by my house and we want to keep them from being harmed -Dana, Issaquah

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

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, 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

Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City

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

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

I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun! -Bruce, Lake City

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

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

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

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

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

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

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

Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey

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 used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, 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

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

The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood

I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system -eric byers, Gig Harbor

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

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, 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 re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it. -Faith, Everett

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

I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle

I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle

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The NW Energy Coalition is an alliance of more than 100 environmental, civic, and human service organizations, progressive utilities, and businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia. We promote development of renewable energy and energy conservation, consumer protection, low-income energy assistance, and fish and wildlife restoration on the Columbia and Snake rivers.

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