WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

i put my kitchen compost for yardwaste into cereal boxes, which then also become compostable  -Tammy, Seattle
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
I recycle my Aquarium water after a change and use it to water my garden.  -Ray, Renton
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
I unplug appliances I don't use on a regular basis like toaster and coffeemaker, microwave and other small appliances.  -Faith, Everett
Dry clothes outside as often as possible!  -Jennifer, Redmond
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
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
Seattle based Go Financial Solutions to deliver a secure eDisclosure service to their customers. 100% paperless mortgage loan.  -Joe, Seattle
Only printing when I absolutely have to. Take advantage of technology and use less paper, save it online!  -Aileen H., Seattle
I put a sweater on instead of turning up the heat  -Jake, Puyallup
At work, I have a drinking glass at my desk. Can take it home to wash and avoids using disposable cups.  -Erin, Bothell
While waiting for hot water to get to the tap, I fill a pitcher and use it to water my plants.  -Debbie, Kingston
The signature line on my email says:"Save the earth! A tree! Be green!Do not use the print machine!"  -Emily, Lynnwood
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
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 only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
I Carry a travel mug with me for coffee.  -Katie, Kelowna
I use a drying rack for my thinner clothing instead of the dryer. Cuts my elec bill and drying time!  -Erin, West Seattle
Built our "chicken condo" and children's tree fort out of recycled wood from local demos.  -Vicki, Puyallup
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I don't drive anywhere one day a week and one weekend a month.  -Charlotte, Vashon Island
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
I install energy efficient heating and cooling systems as well as solar and geothermal.  -Travis, Marysville
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
We recycle everything we can in the house.  -Michel, Auburn
Whenever possible, I try to buy personal care products that are botanical and not tested on animals.  -Donna, Seattle
using bar soaps instead of plastic bottled soaps = less packaging. also using all natural dish soaps.  -karin, poulsbo
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 use biodegradable bags for my dog's waste.  -Monica, Seattle
Changed all my home bulbs to the new hallogen ones.  -Todd, Seattle
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , 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
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
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 put food scraps (mostly unwanted vegetable parts) into the yard waste. This way it gets composted.  -Monica, Redmond
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
I bike to work  -Linda, Anacortes
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
I never use the heater in my apartment, blankets are cheaper and don't waste energy!  -Catie, Seattle
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 use cloth instead of paper:cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, bandanas for runny noses, cloth bag instead of paper/plastic  -Tara, Shoreline, WA
i turn my water of when im brushing my teeth. :D  -kayla, lynnwood
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
I quit buying bottled water.  -Tony Russell, 100.7 The Wolf
 

Pacific Marine Research (PMR)

April 11, 2008 - 5:09pm — nborders
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Pacific Marine Research (PMR)

Pacific Marine Research (PMR) is non-profit educational organization dedicated to furthering people's understanding of and connection to Puget Sound and its watershed. PMR's mission is to offer academically challenging, financially affordable marine science instruction to all Washington State elementary and secondary school students.