WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
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 educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
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
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, 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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday.  -C.P + A.P., poulsbo
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, 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
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
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 went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
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 purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, 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
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
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, 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
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
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 have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!!  -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
 

Friends of the Trail

April 11, 2008 - 4:55pm — nborders
Organization Type: 
Conservation
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Friends of the Trail

Friends of the Trail is a not for profit organization, concerned with the clean up of illegal dumping and littering on public lands and waterways in Washington State.