WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
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 installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
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 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 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 recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
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 only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet.  -Jenny Konway, 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
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 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
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
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, 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
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, 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 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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
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 now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, 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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
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 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 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 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
 

Northwest SEED (Sustainable Energy for Economic Development)

April 11, 2008 - 5:07pm — nborders
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Advocacy
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Northwest SEED (Sustainable Energy for Economic Development)

Northwest SEED works to establish a clean, diverse, and affordable Northwest energy system, based on efficient use of renewable resources, with maximum local control and ownership of energy assets. Northwest SEED has emerged as a regional leader in developing and supporting creative programs, policies, and financing models to meet the region’s power needs with home-grown clean energy.