WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

My one thing is to walk more and drive less. -Nikki, Seattle

I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work. -Liz, Bremerton

i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com! -jme, redmond

I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ? -RON, OAK HARBOR,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

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 now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses. -Steven , Sammamish

Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot. -Johna, Sammamish

i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D -kayla, lynnwood

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

The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills. -Tom, Seattle

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

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid. -Morgan, Seattle

I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden. -Ray, Renton

I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden. -Jill, Renton

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

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

I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents -Kelly, 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 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've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need. -JenF, West Seattle

i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable -Tammy, Seattle

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

My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices! -Caitie, Bellingham

Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones. -Todd, Seattle

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

I bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week. -Stacey, Renton

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

I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot. -Holly, Seattle

I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down. -TJ, bellingham

I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin. -Joanne, Everett

I started commuting by bike a year ago -- not only do I get some exercise, but it's a great stress reliever :) -LB, seattle

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

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

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

Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan. -Joe, Seattle

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

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound. -Susan, Seattle

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

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

I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible. -Sean, Camden, SC

I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time. -Kathy, Seattle

I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!! -Megan, Fort Lewis

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

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

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

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