Tawny Schober

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

Visit a Picture of Health in NCW website to see what people do to enhance the health of the environment and add yours by emailing it, with a caption, to irisncw@gmail.com.

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

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

I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

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 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 replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $33 per bulb over the life of each bulb.

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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

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

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.