WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
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 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 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 recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, 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 switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
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
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
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
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 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
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 a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
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
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
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
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
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 biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , 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 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 went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
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 unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy.  -Jen, Mountlake Terrace
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!!  -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
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
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
 

The Bikery

April 11, 2008 - 5:25pm — nborders
Organization Type: 
Advocacy
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The Bikery

The Bikery is a new community organization with programs operating through venues in Seattle and nearby, providing opportunities for you to learn about, repair, and safely enjoy your bike.