WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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
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 don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
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
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
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
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
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
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
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 use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
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
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
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 am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
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
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
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
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I collect everything in the house that can be recycled and I take it down to a designated drop-area to have it sorted.  -Antonie Moffett, Lakewood
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
 

Resource Venture

April 11, 2008 - 5:13pm — nborders
Organization Type: 
Advocacy
Conservation
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Resource Venture

The City of Seattle’s Resource Venture program provides outreach, education, and technical assistance to businesses to help those businesses conserve resources, reduce or prevent pollution, and become more sustainable.