Colleen Ryan

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

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 commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.57 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.

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

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

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

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

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.