WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
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've given up plastic grocery bags altogether. I have about 7 reuseable ones which can fit just about everything I need.  -JenF, West Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb.  -C.P., poulsbo
ALL of the light bulbs in my house and outside are the low energy bulbs(11watts) I use less bulbs in all the rooms esp. the bath  -Kaye, Hemet,Ca
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 use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
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
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., 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
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
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
COMPOST  -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
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
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
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
Use a commercial car wash - like Brown Bear, that recycles their waste water instead of washing your car at home.  -Janet, Seattle
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've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good!  -Bruce, Lake City
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
 

Homewaters Project

April 11, 2008 - 5:00pm — nborders
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Homewaters Project

Our mission is to create an engaged and informed citizenry by connecting people to nature and each other in the context of their home communities. Homewaters Project serves the students of the Seattle area, their teachers, and members of the community. Recognizing the importance of connecting all students to their home place, we work hard to make our programs available to underserved populations.