WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, 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've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
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
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
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
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
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
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 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 installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , 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 recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
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
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
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 am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
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
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West 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
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
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
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
 

Seattle Ecourban Village

April 11, 2008 - 5:17pm — nborders
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Seattle Ecourban Village

The Seattle Ecourban Village project is a grassroots initiative that is in the process of forming to create resident-empowered and resident-owned living spaces in downtown Seattle for everyone and especially for low-income persons including single parents, students, artists, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and people with disabilities.