WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell

I unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy. -Jen, Mountlake Terrace

I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West 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

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 have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones! -Laelle, Tacoma

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

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

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle

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

At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue

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

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, 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

My boyfriend and I (we've been together a long while) shower together every morning. It saves water and energy heating water -Angie, Port Orchard

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland

If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle

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

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

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 diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis

When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :) -Candice, Des Moines

I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle

When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West 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've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton

I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden. -Colette, Tacoma

I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island

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

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

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 buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA

I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones. -Amiee, Seattle

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

I use a bicycle instead of the car for meetings and minor errands such as going to the post office, bank or grocery store. -Doug, Seattle

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

I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle

I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO

I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf

I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland

I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton

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

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 traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa

At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell

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