WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland

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

Eating raw food. -Sadee, 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 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

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

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

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

I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup

i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood

I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle

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 my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton

Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle

I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton

I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle

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

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

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

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

Replace bath towels with half sized hand towels, plenty of towel to get the job done. Reduces laundry/energy/water/soap 1/2. -Michael, Quilcene

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., 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 re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

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

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

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

I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland

My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good! -Bruce, Lake City

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

I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma

I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups -Priya, Bellevue

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

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

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham

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

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

I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup

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

using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo

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

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 install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

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

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April 11, 2008 - 5:11pm — nborders

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The PCC Farmland Trust works to secure and preserve threatened farmland in Washington State and move it into organic production. The Trust's focus is on large, functional landscapes of local, regional and statewide importance so protection can be extended to biodiversity and wildlife habitat as well as to farmers and farming communities.

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