When I have lots of throw rugs to wash, I hang them outside to dry...saving electricity! -Daphney, Houston

I collect water from the condensation drain on my central A/C. During the summer, it makes 20-30 gallons of water per day! I then use the water for my plants and trees. -Brian, San Antonio

When I work in my yard, I use organic weed & feed products that do not cause overgrowth. I also use vinegar instead of commercial weed killers. -LeeLu, Pearland

I buy holiday and gift cards made of recycled paper. -Diana, Austin

Instead of using wrapping paper and gift bags, I am putting Christmas gifts in reusable grocery bags. The recipients won't have waste to worry about and no excuses for "paper or plastic" on their next shopping trip. - Paige, Fort Worth

Once a light bulb has burned out, I replace it with a CFL. Eventually, my entire home will contain CFL's. - Jean, Corpus Christi

I use a rain barrel to collect rainwater for watering my outdoor plants; its better for the plants and easier on my water bill. Sometimes I even use the rainwater to wash my dog! - Cynthia, Richardson

I challenge my family to conserve water by using a five minute shower timer. - Sandy, Dallas

I switched to all native grass and plants in my yard, which take a lot less water (and effort) to maintain. I also only water early in the morning so the water doesn't evaporate before the plants can absorb it. - Theo, Round Rock

For the past 4 years, we have been removing trash and marine debris from local beaches. - Cindy, Corpus Christi

About 4 years ago I was trying to find a good lawn mower for my yard. After a lot of searching and buying different mowers I found my favorite. It is an electric mower; it only uses $7 of electricity per year. - Matt, Mesquite

I do not use a clothes dryer. An outside clothes line or inside drying rack works well. Why heat up the house with a clothes dryer? Clothes smell wonderful and last longer as well. - George, Alpine

Allowing grass clippings to decompose on the lawn adds nutrients to the soil and makes the turf more drought-resistant. Or, add yard scraps to a compost pile and use them to enrich next season's flowerbeds. - Brenda, Houston

I bring my own bags to the grocery store. - Rachel, Austin

When I go camping, I pick up the litter in my area. - Jeremy, Granbury