WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 collect everything in the house that can be recycled and I take it down to a designated drop-area to have it sorted. -Antonie Moffett, Lakewood

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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way

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

I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle

When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it. -Erin, West Seattle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work! -Sherry, Arlington, WA

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

I recycle @ home & work; and use boxes wine comes in for many crafts. Also I educate every one I can to recycle. -Freilah Allen-Sonn, Renton

I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle

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

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

NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/. -Joe, 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

We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland

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

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

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 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

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

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

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

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

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

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

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

I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

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

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

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

ALL of the light bulbs in my house and outside are the low energy bulbs(11watts) I use less bulbs in all the rooms esp. the bath -Kaye, Hemet,Ca

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

I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good! -Bruce, Lake City

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

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

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