Alix Whitener

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

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will increase the cultural diversity of my friend group.

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

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.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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

I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

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

I will visit Sustainable Wenatchee's website and sign up for their newsletter to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

I will make an appointment for my annual physical to get my blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI.

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