WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, 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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West 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've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish

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

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

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

Dry clothes outside as often as possible! -Jennifer, Redmond

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

Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle

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

I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish

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

I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle

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

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

I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle

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

my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore

I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma

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

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

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 am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond

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

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

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

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

I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle

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

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

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

We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton

I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup

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

I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland

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 educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste. -Jacqui, Snohomish

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

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