The newest episode of Turning Point tells a powerful story of compassion, redemption and new beginnings. The Archipleys have opened their San Diego farm to military veterans who are struggling to reintegrate into the private sector, and it's inspiring to see the miraculous effects their service is having on these brave women and men. After an intensive six-week course in farming skills, the veterans, some of whom have struggled with poverty and homelessness, are newly equipped to make a healthy living for their families.

But even if you're not a farmer, you can appreciate the topic of sustainable living. So what practices can we implement in our everyday lives that are friendly to the environment and save us money?

Turn off your electronics. You can plug many of your devices (TV, DVD player, computers, printers, game consoles, etc.) into a couple of power strips and switch them all off at night before going to bed. You could save $100 a year by doing this.

Borrow. One study showed that the average power tool bought by a homeowner is only used for a half hour in its lifetime. But most of your neighbors have the same power tool sitting, unused, in their basements. Why not save cash and borrow it? There's also a nifty website called Freecycle that allows you to give away items you don't need anymore and receive free things from others who are finished using them.

Adjust your water heating temperature settings. You could save big bucks by turning down your hot water heater so your tap water isn't scalding, and also by washing your clothes in cold water. (According to the Department of Energy, the average American household spends $1,900 a year on heating, hot water and electricity. Hot water represents as much as 25% of that cost, or up to $475 a year, and much of it is wasted.)

Slow down. Driving 10 mph above 60 is like adding nearly 50 cents to the price of a gallon of gas. Higher speed means more guzzling!

Recycle your old electronics. Sites like Secure Trade-In and YouRenew will pay for used electronics you have lying around the house (old cell phones, keyboards, tablets, etc.).

Do a home energy audit. You can save more than $500 a year after doing your own home energy assessment or hiring a contractor to help. There may be air leaks or issues with heating and cooling equipment that is costing your family cash.

Switch to energy efficient lighting. You can replace old incandescent light bulbs with today's more efficient bulbs and save more than $100 a year.

Carpool. This one is obvious, but you really can save between $650 and $1000 per year by sharing a ride to work. You can also save a lot of time (and frustration) by using the carpool lane!

Plant a garden. Follow the example of the Archipleys and grow your own fruits and vegetables. You can grow more than $1000 worth of food in one year.

Use paperless billing. Who wants to see bills in the mail anyway these days? What a drag.

Plant trees around the west and south side of your home. And make sure you shade your air conditioning unit. You could save up to $250 a year.

Stop eating out so much. Maybe this isn't as good for the environment as it is for your wallet (and your local grocer). The typical American family spends $4000 a year on eating out, but could save up to $3000 each year by eating more at home. It's also much, much healthier to eat home-cooked meals.

Sources: Good Housekeping, The Daily Green, U.S. Department of Energy