WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue

I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle

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

Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent

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

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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle

I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell

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

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

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

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

I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

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

I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island

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

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

We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton

I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish

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

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

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

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

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

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 installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle

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

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle

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

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

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 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

If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle

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

Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, Seattle

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

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga

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

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle

I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way

At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue

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