GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - March 2008
http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen
IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter
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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH
Protect children from poisoning by household substances. Lock up household pesticides and chemicals in a high cabinet out of the reach of children. http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/ppweek-lockit.htm
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
When shopping for a new TV, look for one that meets the new Energy Star requirements for televisions, to save money and energy.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2008-2-5_energy_star
Communities - find projects that your local community can do to help make the air cleaner and healthier to breathe.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2008-2-15_web_site
Check out EPA's new multimedia portal - we've gathered together audio, video, and photos for you to explore.
http://www.epa.gov/multimedia
Ask EPA - discuss how to better protect the environment with top EPA experts. On March 12, join Dr. George Gray, EPA's head of research and development, to discuss the diversity of science careers at EPA.
http://www.epa.gov/askepa
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
March
Month
National Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Week
National Poison Prevention Week, Mar 16-22
Day
World Water Day, Mar 22
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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
America is shifting to a "green culture" where all 300 million citizens are embracing the fact that environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility. "Go Green!" is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA with information about activities and events that everyone can use to make a difference in their homes, communities, and offices.
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