Donna Bixby

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

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

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

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

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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

I will have a certified HVAC technician service my heat pump/air conditioning unit prior to the heating and cooling seasons.

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

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 look in my attic and crawlspace and add insulation if needed and seal air gaps around windows, doors and other openings. Action Resource > >

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.