WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
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
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
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 changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, 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
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 hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, 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
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, 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
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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 take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
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 "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., 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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
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
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
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 now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out.  -Marilene, Seattle
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
 

SCALLOPS (Sustainable Communities All Over Puget Sound)

April 11, 2008 - 5:15pm — nborders
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SCALLOPS (Sustainable Communities All Over Puget Sound)

SCALLOPS is a consortium of local sustainability groups from over 36 towns in the Puget Sound area. We are as much about resource sharing and education within our SCALLOPS family as we are a citizen's congress on sustainability within Puget Sound.