WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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
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 phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
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 recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ?  -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
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 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 am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb.  -C.P., poulsbo
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
we raise quarter horses and one thing we do is catch rain water and use it to spray down the arena.  -Leah, Freeland
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 one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, 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
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
 

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April 11, 2008 - 5:10pm — nborders
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