WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse. -DeDe, Seattle

I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

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

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, 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.

using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps. -karin, poulsbo

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

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

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

I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee. -Katie, Kelowna

I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton

I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables. -Lauri, Seattle

I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes. -Mila, Seattle

I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle

If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on. -Ashley, Seattle

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

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 am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work. -Janelle, Bothell

to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro. -kylie repp, snoqualmie

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

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

We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech! -Heather, Clinton

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 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

COMPOST -Katie, Kelowna

I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle

I quit buying bottled water. -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf

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

I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop! -Sarah , Seattle

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home. -Janet, Seattle

I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels. -Rich , Seattle

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

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

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

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, Seattle

Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room. -Jill, Seattle

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

Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables. -Tim, Seattle

I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time! -Erin, West Seattle

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard! -Maggie Pettit, Seattle

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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