WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!" -Emily, Lynnwood

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

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

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month. -Charlotte, Vashon Island

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

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 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 use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton

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

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

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

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

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

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

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena. -Leah, Freeland

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

Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle

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

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 use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping. -Linda, Puyallup

While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston

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

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., 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 traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa

I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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 Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna

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

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 have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car. -Faith, Everett

Follow my kids around shutting off lights and making sure the water is shut off.Sounds funny but my house saves elec/water. -Michel Brooks, Auburn

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

My partner and I take showers together -L, Everett

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

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

I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted. -Monica, Redmond

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish

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

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

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

Riding my bike to work or carpooling. -Cheryl, 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

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

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle

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Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

April 11, 2008 - 5:03pm — nborders

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The Mountains to Sound Greenway is a scenic, historic and recreation corridor stretching along Interstate 90 from the Seattle waterfront, through the forests and rugged peaks of the Cascades, and into Central Washington. It's a scenic gateway to Washington's largest cities and a pathway to nature for growing city populations.

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