WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
I changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly MeetingBiodiesel - It's All About the Quality. 8/26/08. www.nwbiodiesel.org/.  -Joe, Seattle
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system  -eric byers, Gig Harbor
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
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 bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
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 buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, 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 used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time.  -Kathy, Seattle
I use my own coffee mug and water bottle at work instead of the paper cups  -Priya, Bellevue
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
I use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
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
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
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
Whenever I find it on, I turn off the light in my company's conference room.  -Jill, Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I recycle all the garbage I can and compost food scraps. I try to buy organic products with minimal or biodegradable packaging.  -Megan, Tacoma
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
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
Receive bills online, cancelled junk mail and pay approx $10 a month to purchase all of my KWh through renewable energy sources  -anne, kent
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
I use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
 

United Way of King County

April 11, 2008 - 5:29pm — nborders
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United Way of King County

Early learning and ending homelessness are two of our community's most pressing issues. United Way of King County is working to ensure that children are safe, healthy and ready to succeed when they enter kindergarten and that everyone has a safe place to call home.