WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful. -William, Ft Lauderdale

Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle

The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood

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

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

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 refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling. -Richard Carstens, Carson

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle

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

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

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

wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton

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

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 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 changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

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

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

I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do. -Dawn, Marysville

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

I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton

I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup

I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett

I ride my bike as much as possible rather then drive my car. I can easily put 150 miles on my bike a week this time of year. -Lyn, Kent

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

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

I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it. -Faith, Everett

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

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

I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle

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

I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., 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 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 all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

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

I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond

I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle

I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes -michela, vancouver

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

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

I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett

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

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Washington Forest Protection Agency (WFPA)

April 11, 2008 - 5:32pm — nborders

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Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) is a trade association representing private forest landowners in Washington State which operates in multiple arenas: predominately public policy and regulations, public information, K-12 environmental education, taxation, and with the legislature.

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