WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

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 only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
At work I buy 100% post consumer paper for our office printing & copying needs.  -Averie, Bellevue
I turn my old clothes into new clothes so i won't have to go out and buy many  -laree, portland
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
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 get to places like school, and other towns i walk, ride my bike, rollerblade and when necessary, take the metro.  -kylie repp, snoqualmie
I replaced all light bulbs in my home with energy efficient bulbs.  -Karri, Bothell
I've stopped using plastic cutlery when I bring my lunch to work.  -Liz, Bremerton
I RECYCLE JUST ABOUT ANY THING YOU CAN THINK OF.. I EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO STRIP RECYCLABLES OF NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DO YOU ?  -RON, OAK HARBOR,WA.
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 garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, 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 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
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
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
We are diligent to ensure that our recycling meets the guidelines provided.  -M, Redmond
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
Make sure the car is running as efficiently as possible  -Laura, seattle
I signed up for a food PLUS+ compost recycling bin and cut our trash way down.  -TJ, bellingham
I put a watering can under the faucet while I am waiting for the water to get hot.  -Holly, Seattle
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
I help at my school's Environmental Awareness club, to teach other students to respect our Earth. -Andrew, Atlanta  -Andrew, Atlanta
I unplug the toaster and coffee maker when I'm done using them, saving standby energy.  -Jen, Mountlake Terrace
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
I live in the community I work in.  -Kara, Olympia
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 cloth shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall.  -Joni, Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
I carpool with my divorced spouse 5 days a week.If we can make it work, you can make it work!  -Sherry, Arlington, WA
Go Solar!!!! Yes it works here!  -Kate, Seattle
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
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 use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I now bike everywhere i used to go in a car to get to friends houses.  -Steven , Sammamish
my husband and I drive natural gas cars.We fill up @ home for 1.63 a gallon & no emissions.  -laura, kenmore
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
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
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
Turn off water while washing my hair in the shower and between hand washed dishes.  -Mila, Seattle
i started recycling like crazy. my husband and i even set up recycle bins at work and bring them home everyday.  -C.P + A.P., poulsbo
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 drive my motorcycle as often as possible instead of my car - 50 mpg helps some.  -Bruce, Lake City
 

South Lake Union Streetcar

April 7, 2008 - 10:18am — clybecker

The trolley that runs from north downtown to South Lake Union is perhaps most famous for the controversial acronym of its name, but the streetcar serves as an effective transport for commuters. Launched in December 2007, the trolley quickly passed the 100,000 rider milestone in just over a month of operation. It is powered by electricity, and seats 27 with standing room for more. There is also a program sponsored by King County Metro called South Lake Union Trip$ which will pay commuters to avoid driving alone to work. Those of you with a job in the South Lake Union area should check it out.