WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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

Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos. -Vicki, Puyallup

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

I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

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

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

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland

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

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

Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, Seattle

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

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

We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn

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

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

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, Seattle

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

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

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

I hang my clothes to dry. -Christy, Seattle

I now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out. -Marilene, Seattle

I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, 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

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

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

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 use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

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

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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton

I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma

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

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

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

Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue

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

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

Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle

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

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

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

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 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 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 try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation

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

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