WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
Solar heated water and a soapstone masonry heater with baking oven minimize our propane use. Awesome.  -Michele Keyes, Olga
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
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 turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , 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
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
I buy as much as I can from local farmers and practice being a 'locavore' as much as possible.  -Sean, Camden, SC
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
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
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 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 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
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
I recycle paper, cans, bottles and I have a compost pile for the garden.  -Colette, Tacoma
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
Buy local, support stores that buy from local vendors! Shop seaonal fruits and veg. Minimize shoppping the "commercial stores".  -Virginia, Kitsap County
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 put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
I recycle my old printed documents by using the clean side as scratch paper before I recycle them in the WOW bin.  -Joanne, Everett
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
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
Riding my bike to work or carpooling.  -Cheryl, Seattle
I encouraged my collage (the art institute of Ft Lauderdale) to add receycleing bins in the Class room. I was successful.  -William, Ft Lauderdale
Only buy local produce. -Lindy, Bellevue  -Lindy, Bellevue
Eating raw food.  -Sadee, Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
I use cloth diapers and cloth wipes on my 10 month old daughter Abigail!!  -Megan, Fort Lewis
i am launching an eco-conscious clothing line: www.salvationware.com!  -jme, redmond
I use reusable canvas bags when grocery shopping.  -Linda, Puyallup
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
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
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
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, 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 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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, 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
 

Amtrak

April 7, 2008 - 10:20am — clybecker

When heading out of town, whether it’s business or pleasure, taking the train is good alternative to driving your personal vehicle. Knowing that Amtrak trains have been running up and down the west coast for decades, it’s easy to hop on board and feel safe and secure. Most Amtrak lines run along scenic routes, near waterways or through mountains, adding a little extra beauty to the ride. Amtrak passenger trains also have a dining car to provide food and beverages for hungry travelers. With choices ranging from a bag of chips to vegetable rice bowls, the dining car has something for you.

In addition to being a fun alternative to driving, Amtrak is also committed to reducing its carbon impact on the planet and has a program to help you offset your output, as well. To find out more or to become a member, please click here.