WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle

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

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

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

The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills. -Tom, Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun! -Bruce, Lake City

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

I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :) -Cassi, Seattle

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

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

Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security. -Michelle, Redmond

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

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

Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle

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

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

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

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

Buy Local -Sue, 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

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle

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

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

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

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

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle

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

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

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

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 don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores -Beverly, Enumclaw

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

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

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

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

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham

Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County

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

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

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

Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle

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

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