Gwen Larned

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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

I will shop used first when purchasing clothing or supplies.

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

I will subscribe to yard debris collection so I can compost my yard debris.

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.87 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 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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water.

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