WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Follow my kids around shutting off lights and making sure the water is shut off.Sounds funny but my house saves elec/water. -Michel Brooks, Auburn

I use as much wood as possible as it a renewable resource and the global demand for wood does not exceed the annual growth rate. -Ed, Portland Oregon

I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time. -Kathy, Seattle

I recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse! -David, Kirkland

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

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 live in the community I work in. -Kara, Olympia

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

Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, Seattle

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

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

I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell

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

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

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City

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

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

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

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

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

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

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

I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis

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

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

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue

I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah

I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC

I don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores -Beverly, Enumclaw

For drying clothes I use a clothesline when the weather is good, or a wooden drying rack in the house when it's not. -Jeanne, Onalaska

When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle

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

I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna

I recycle @ home & work; and use boxes wine comes in for many crafts. Also I educate every one I can to recycle. -Freilah Allen-Sonn, Renton

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

to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie

We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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 buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

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

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

When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle

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

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Solid Ground - Lettuce Link

April 11, 2008 - 5:22pm — nborders

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Lettuce Link (an innovative food and gardening program growing and giving since 1988) creates access to fresh, nutritious and organic produce, seeds, and gardening information for low-income families in Seattle. We work to educate the community about food security and sustainable food production.

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