May 03, 2008 09:37 am May 3: Reclaim your rainwater. Diverting rainwater keeps it away from your house's foundation and benefits your yard and garden. Extensions added to your existing gutter system can direct water toward flowerbeds or your lawn. Commercial rain barrels are available that can hook into your gutter system. Add a hose, and you've got guilt-free water for the yard. For more information, visit www.portlandonline.com/osd and search for "rainwater harvesting." May 4: Conduct a "trash audit." Place a notepad by your main garbage can and keep track of everything you throw away for the week. This will help you remember to compost, and will help with your next shopping trip (see May 10).''
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