Alexis Garrison

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

I will take a virtual tour of the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill. Action Resource > >

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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.