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

Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online! -Aileen H., Seattle

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

I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop. -Rick , Evergreen, CO

Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals. -Donna, Seattle

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, 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

wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!) -S, Renton

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 use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic -Tara, Shoreline, WA

my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions. -laura, kenmore

I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store. -Cherel, Washougal

Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far! -Marian, Lacey

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

Eating raw food. -Sadee, Seattle

I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home -Anne, Seattle

We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided. -M, Redmond

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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins. -Kathleen R., Seattle

I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray! -Leann, kenmore, wa

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

I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff. -Derek, Issaquah

I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat -Jake, Puyallup

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

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 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

We recycle everything we can in the house. -Michel, Auburn

Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources -anne, kent

I now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out. -Marilene, Seattle

I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds. -Erick, Seattle

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

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

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

Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome. -Michele Keyes, Olga

I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic -Danica, Seattle

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

Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here! -Kate, Seattle

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

I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use. -Chris, Portland

I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room. -Aleena, Carnation

I recycle all the garbage I can. -Sheldon, Orting, WA

I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry. -Kaitlin, Tacoma

Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores". -Virginia, Kitsap County

Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom -Joyce, Steilacoom

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

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 help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta -Andrew, Atlanta

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April 11, 2008 - 5:23pm — nborders

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Stewardship Partners helps private landowners restore and preserve the natural landscapes of Washington State by promoting and implementing incentive-based programs that encourage landowners to participate in fish and wildlife conservation and restoration activities while simultaneously meeting their economic needs through sustainable land management.

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