Mary Carter Pringer

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will visit Link Transit's website at linktransit.com to learn what route(s) I can utilize for my most common travel. Action Resource > >

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

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

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