Janessa Russ

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

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

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 cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

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

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

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