WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
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
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
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 turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
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
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
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 signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
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
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 recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
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
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
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
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :)  -LB, seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
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 work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year!  -Deirdre, Vashon
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
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 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
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
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
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
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
 

The Mountaineers Foundation

April 11, 2008 - 5:26pm — nborders
Organization Type: 
Conservation
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The Mountaineers Foundation

The Mountaineers Foundation is dedicated to passing the best possible environmental legacy to ensuing generations. The Foundation serves those who are committed to the responsible stewardship and active enjoyment of the beauty and diversity of the natural resources of the Pacific Northwest. The Foundation promotes the long view of stewardship by building and maintaining strong relationships with both donors and grantees based on mutual trust and openness.