WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy! -Catie, 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

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola! -JD, seattle

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

We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them. -Riley, Kirkland

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

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

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

ALL of the light bulbs in my house and outside are the low energy bulbs(11watts) I use less bulbs in all the rooms esp. the bath -Kaye, Hemet,Ca

I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs. -Karri, Bothell

Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, Seattle

I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups. -Erin, Bothell

I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA

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

Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom

My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good! -Bruce, Lake City

I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some. -Bruce, Lake City

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond

I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma

Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent

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

i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood

I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy. -Rick, Federal Way

I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy. -Amy, Bellevue

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

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

To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together. -Larissa, Mill Creek

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans. -Kayla, seattle

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

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 use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain. -Susanne , Bellevue

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 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 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 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

I recycled a car. Bought a 1990 VW Cabriolet, 32 miles to the gallon, for $950. I make 6 figures but set the standard for reuse! -David, Kirkland

my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore

My partner and I take showers together -L, 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

Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey

I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging. -Megan, Tacoma

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