WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I use as much wood as possible as it a renewable resource and the global demand for wood does not exceed the annual growth rate. -Ed, Portland Oregon

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

Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible -Laura, seattle

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

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

save the planet -bill Sather, monroe

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

Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue -Lindy, Bellevue

At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs. -Averie, Bellevue

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 organic, local food whenever possible to support farming and food transport that is best for my family and our world. -Ardel, Snohomish, WA

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

I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste. -Monica, Seattle

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

I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many -laree, portland

I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors. -Cristina , Seattle

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

I went vegetarian. -Jen, Sedro Woolley

Nutri lawn helps me keep my yard chemical free. Salmon spawn in the river by my house and we want to keep them from being harmed -Dana, Issaquah

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

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

Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint. -Diane, Seattle

Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home. -MB, 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 have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam. -Michelle, Redmond

I bike to work -Linda, Anacortes

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 use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer -William, Fort Lewis

Air-dry my laundry. -Kristine, Seattle

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 use cloth shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall. -Joni, Seattle

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

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

I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful. -William, Ft Lauderdale

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

I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances. -Faith, Everett

I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal. -Travis, Marysville

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

I take the metro bus. -Caroline, Seattle

I re-use my travel mug instead of accepting disposable coffee cups. Some places even offer a discount when I do this. -Bill, Issaquah

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

i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday. -C.P + A.P., poulsbo

While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants. -Debbie, Kingston

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

I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic! -Mina, Kirkland

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

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