Patricia Ortiz

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

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

I will use public transit 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will maintain a steady highway speed on the highway, accelerate and decelerate gently, not idle my car for more than 2 minutes, and make sure my tires are inflated.

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 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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

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

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative.