WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
I use phosphate free, all natural detergent and softner when I do laundry.  -Kaitlin, Tacoma
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
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 buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
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 use a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, 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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
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
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
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 educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
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 recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, 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
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, 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
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
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
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 only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
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
 

Rite of Passage Journeys

April 11, 2008 - 5:14pm — nborders
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Rite of Passage Journeys

Rite of Passage Journeys honors life transitions through intentional rite of passage experiences for youth and adults. Our programs use experiential learning activities designed to foster self-discovery, connection with others, and connection with the natural world.