WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
I have a cardboard box that I use to gather all of my veggies in at the grocery store. No more plastic bags!!!  -Scout, Bainbridge Island, WA
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
I turn the heat dry cycle off on my dishwasher to save energy.  -Amy, Bellevue
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
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 bought a BPA-free water bottle and take it to work every day, instead of consuming several bottled waters a week.  -Stacey, Renton
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I take keep my reusable grocery bags in my car so I always have them available when I go to the store.  -Cherel, Washougal
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, 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
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 have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, 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 now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out.  -Marilene, Seattle
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
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 a skim of toothpaste on my toothbrush. My teeth get just as clean and less pollutants go down the drain.  -Susanne , Bellevue
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, 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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
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
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
I have compact florescent bulbs in most of my light fixtures at home  -Anne, Seattle
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
My boyfriend and I ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
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
I put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
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
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I use a non-disposable coffee filter and use the grounds in my garden.  -Jill, Renton
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
 

Solar Washington

April 11, 2008 - 5:22pm — nborders
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Solar Washington

Solar Washington is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Our mission is to further the development of renewable energy and related arts, sciences, and technologies with concern for the economic, environmental, and social fabric of Washington.