Lauren Musick

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

I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

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

Try a fitness class at the WRAC, one-time free as an EcoChallenge participant

Try X Zone small group training at the WRAC, one-time free as an EcoChallenge participant.

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

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

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 replace my furnace filter to help keep my HVAC equipment working efficiently.

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

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 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 eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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.