WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
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
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, 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 use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, 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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
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 Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
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 used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, 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
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, 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 buy organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world.  -Ardel, Snohomish, WA
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, 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
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
My home now runs on 100% wind power--the bill is a bit more but I hardly notice considering the impact it makes.  -Tasha, Vancouver
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
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
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 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 use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross.  -Gracie, Federal Way
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
 

Longfellow Creek Community Website

April 11, 2008 - 5:02pm — nborders
Organization Type: 
Conservation
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Longfellow Creek Community Website

The Lonfellow Creek Community Website is maintained by individuals in the community near the creek and is not an "official" resource paid for by any government agency. This site contains information that relates to the various activities surrounding Longfellow Creek. All individuals and groups working on preservation and restoration of the Longfellow Creek Watershed are welcome to submit material for inclusion.