Cynthia Landin

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

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

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

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 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 watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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 keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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

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

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

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.