Sarah Parton

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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.

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 follow Link Transit on Facebook and/or Instagram.

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 avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

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 sign up for emergency alert texts.

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

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will visit Link Transit's website at linktransit.com to learn what route(s) I can utilize for my most common travel.

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

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.