Annagrisel Alvarez

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will sign up as a Sustainable Natural Alternative Power supporter of local solar and wind energy. Action Resource > >

I will spend 10 minutes checking out all the energy-saving opportunities on Chelan PUD's web page, ConservationMakesCents.org. Action Resource > >

I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.

I will increase the cultural diversity of my friend group.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue.

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

I will learn more about climate change by watching a video, reading an article, or joining Climate Conversations NCW on Facebook and I will talk with my friends about what I learned. Action Resource > >

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions. Action Resource > >

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.