WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -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've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
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
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
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
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
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
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
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 recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, 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
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
My boyfriend and I (we've been together a long while) shower together every morning. It saves water and energy heating water  -Angie, Port Orchard
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, 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
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
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
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system  -eric byers, Gig Harbor
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 collect everything in the house that can be recycled and I take it down to a designated drop-area to have it sorted.  -Antonie Moffett, Lakewood
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
 

SUN (Seattle Urban Nature)

April 11, 2008 - 5:24pm — nborders
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SUN (Seattle Urban Nature)

Seattle Urban Nature (SUN) is a local non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Puget Sound region by engaging communities to improve urban forests.