WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
I re-use almost everything I buy at least once and if I cant, I dont buy it.  -Faith, Everett
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
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
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 started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
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 cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, 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
I refill four, one gallon, water bottles for work. I am a May truck driver. I hope all trucks get APU's to stop useless idling.  -Richard Carstens, Carson
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
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
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
Follow my kids around shutting off lights and making sure the water is shut off.Sounds funny but my house saves elec/water.  -Michel Brooks, Auburn
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I recycle paper towel and toliet paper core tubes and take my own bags to grocery shop.  -Rick , Evergreen, CO
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
I have a beautiful, locally made coffee mug I use every day at work instead of paper or Styrofoam.  -Michelle, Redmond
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 recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I went vegetarian.  -Jen, Sedro Woolley
We've changed nearly all our ligh bulbs to the new compact type..they may not look beautiful but it's worth the savings!  -Angela, Black Diamond
I purposely keep all my receipts in my purse and then clean through my purse with a recycling bin by my side :)  -Cassi, Seattle
I try yo use my lights as little as possible and always turn them off when i leave a room.  -Aleena, Carnation
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I am parking my car 3 days a week, finding other ways to commute to work.  -Janelle, Bothell
I traded in my beloved 9 year old Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a new Hybrid! Hurray!  -Leann, kenmore, wa
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
Alot of people forget about being green at work, put an extra garbage can next to your desk for recyclables.  -Tim, Seattle
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
My housemates and I have a big vegie garden going in our yard and are watering with collected rain. Tasts so good!  -Bruce, Lake City
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 grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors.  -Cristina , Seattle
 

Yes Magazine/Positive Futures Network

April 11, 2008 - 5:37pm — nborders
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