WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, 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 quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
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 use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
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
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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week.  -Stacey, Renton
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
When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :)  -Candice, Des Moines
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 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
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
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
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
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 use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
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 the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
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
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
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
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
 

Seattle Great City Initiative

April 11, 2008 - 5:17pm — nborders
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Seattle Great City Initiative

We are environmentalists, neighborhood leaders, business people, and citizens working together to enhance our quality of life, help preserve our region's natural beauty, and make Seattle a model of economic and environmental sustainability.