Bathroom water ... Compost ... Green purchases

Recycle Water in Your Bathroom. Before the hot water kicks in, catch the cold water in a bucket from your shower or tub and use it to water your plants.X...X...XCompost. Use a composter to turn your food and lawn wastes into rich mulch. It's a great way to reduce your trash production, and in just a few weeks, you'll have rich compost that is ready to use.X...X...XPurchase Green Power. Most utility companies charge less than $5 per month for this service. Not only will your power come from a renewable source, but you'll use the power of your spending to show interest in investing in renewable-energy projects.(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service.)