(6) XERISCAPE YOUR LANDSCAPE – conserve water by planting drought-proof plants and/or installing a rainwater system to get you through the dry months. (7) CONSERVE ENERGY – upgrade insulation and seal gaps around windows and doors. Turn the thermostat down a few degrees at night. (8) SAVE WITH SOLAR – install solar panels for swimming pools & pre-warming the household hot water supply. (8) GO GREEN TO CLEAN – reduce indoor air pollution by using all-natural cleaning products. (10) CHOOSE NATURAL AND RENEWABLE – use natural fibers like wool or cotton for carpeting, window treatments and textiles and sustainable woods like bamboo for flooring.