WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, 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 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 install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
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 turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
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
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
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 turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings!  -Angela, Black Diamond
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
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 use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system  -eric byers, Gig Harbor
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
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, 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 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 turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
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
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 am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
 

Friends of Seward Park

April 11, 2008 - 4:54pm — nborders
Organization Type: 
Conservation
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Friends of Seward Park

Friends of Seward park is a volunteer organization working in cooperation with park visitors and the Seattle Parks Department to preserve and enhance solitary pursuits and active recreation, environmental education and park stewardship, and forest and lake habitats for wildlife diversity and human enjoyment.