WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, 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
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
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 have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this.  -Bill, Issaquah
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy.  -Jen, Mountlake Terrace
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
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, 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
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'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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
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 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 turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
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
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
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 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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, 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
I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week.  -Stacey, Renton
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
 

Sierra Club Cascade Chapter

April 11, 2008 - 5:20pm — nborders
Organization Type: 
Advocacy
Conservation
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Sierra Club Cascade Chapter

The Sierra Club Cascade Chapter (covering all but the Eastern-most counties of Washington State) focuses on protecting our quality of life and natural heritage through outings (hikes and restoration projects), forming committees to protect native species and habitats, electing pro-environment candidates, communicating with legislators and public officials, and holding meetings, seminars and other special events.