WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
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 use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
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 started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
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
My home now runs on 100% wind power--the bill is a bit more but I hardly notice considering the impact it makes.  -Tasha, Vancouver
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
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 am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!!  -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
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 turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
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 buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross.  -Gracie, Federal Way
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
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 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
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
 

Seattle Tilth Association

April 11, 2008 - 5:20pm — nborders
Organization Type: 
Conservation
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Seattle Tilth Association

Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community. Programs include beautiful Demonstration Gardens in Wallingford and Mt. Baker neighborhoods, the very popular Children's Garden, the Master Composter/Soil Builder Program, the Natural Lawn & Garden Hotline, and numerous events and classes including a May Plant Sale and City Chickens classes/tours. 31.