WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
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 switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
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
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
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
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 don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I use as much wood as possible as it a renewable resource and the global demand for wood does not exceed the annual growth rate.  -Ed, Portland Oregon
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
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 replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills.  -Tom, Seattle
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
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
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 put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
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
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
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 changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, 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 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 use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
Replace bath towels with half sized hand towels, plenty of towel to get the job done. Reduces laundry/energy/water/soap 1/2.  -Michael, Quilcene
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
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
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
 

Northwest Outdoor Exposure - 4-H Club of King County, Washington

April 11, 2008 - 5:07pm — nborders
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Conservation
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Northwest Outdoor Exposure - 4-H Club of King County, Washington

We go hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, and participate in community service projects. We are environmental stewards who practice "Leave No Trace," and who believe the great outdoors should be enjoyed and used responsibility by all for future generations.