Nicholas Collins-Feay

I will participate in "Bike to Work Day", "Ride of Silence" or another group bike event.

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 assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.94 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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.

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $33 per bulb over the life of each bulb.

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

I will complete an online energy audit of my home and identify my next steps for saving energy. 10 extra points for posting my Yardstick score and recommendations.

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

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

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

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.