WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
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 unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
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 got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
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 use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, 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 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 install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, 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
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I don't water my lawn, my clothes dryer broke down in April,as a result I now use clothes racks for drying, & shop thrift stores  -Beverly, Enumclaw
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
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.
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
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'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
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 turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
Buy Local  -Sue, 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 share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
 

Peak 7 Seattle

April 11, 2008 - 5:12pm — nborders
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Peak 7 Seattle

Peak 7 Adventures take young people into the wilderness on rafting and backpacking trips. They learn multiple outdoor skills but, most importantly, they learn more about having a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father.