WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
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
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
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I hang my clothes to dry.  -Christy, Seattle
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
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
When shopping, if I can carry my purchase out with my two hands I always refuse the bag. Recycling's good too :)  -Candice, Des Moines
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
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
I buy biodiesel for my VW Golf TDI at Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard!  -Maggie Pettit, Seattle
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I recycle all the garbage I can.  -Sheldon, Orting, WA
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 switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
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 recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
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 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 ride our bikes to school everday, a gas tank lasts us about two weeks. Take that gas prices!  -Caitie, Bellingham
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 changed all my bulbs to fluorescents  -Kelly, Seattle
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
I use the new mesh grocery bags instead of paper or plastic  -Danica, Seattle
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
to get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
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
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
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 share my home with with 5 other adults and two teens. Living together lowers our footprint and increases our fun!  -Bruce, Lake City
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., 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 recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
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
 

Women in Nature

April 11, 2008 - 5:37pm — nborders
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Women in Nature

Women in Nature (WIN) provides day hike and snowshoe trips for women experiencing major life transitions.