WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
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
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
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
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
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 raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
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 put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, 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
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
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 use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, 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
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
 

Transportation Choices Coalition

April 11, 2008 - 5:29pm — nborders
Organization Type: 
Advocacy
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Transportation Choices Coalition

Transportation Choices Coalition seeks to bring Washingtonians more and better transportation choices -- real opportunities to take a bus, take a train, ride a bike, or walk -- as well as drive alone.