Ted Alway

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

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

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official to advocate community or planet-friendly policies. Action Resource > >

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

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

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

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

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

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.