The Power of Change: Protecting the Environment for the Next Generation

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The "Power of Change" campaign teaches older Americans what they can do to help reduce waste and protect the environment for the next generation. This free kit of resources explains how to reduce waste, conserve our natural resources, and save energy.

The Power of Change kit includes:

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Donate or Recycle Electronics: eCycle! (PDF) (2 pp, 1.5MB) - a brochure providing information on how to dispose of old or unwanted electronic equipment without throwing it away
Environmental Protection Begins with You: A Guide to Environmental Community Service (PDF) (24 pp, 517K) - this booklet is the second volume containing examples of volunteer projects related to solid waste management, including recycling, reuse, compost, and household hazardous waste. Other examples are contained in Volunteer for Change: A Guide to Environmental Community Service below.
GreenScaping: The Easy Way to a Greener, Healthier Yard (PDF) (16 pp, 2.1MB) - a booklet providing a few simple waste reduction practices that can not only improve your lawn and garden, but also the environment
The Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning (PDF) (2 pp, 272K) - a brochure informing citizens of the health hazards of burning household waste in burn barrels and open piles and providing alternatives to burning
Moving Out, Moving In (PDF) (12 pp, 331K) - a guide suggesting environmentally safe alternatives to throwing away unwanted “junk” and showing how to purchase new items with the environment in mind
Protect Yourself, Protect Others: Safe Options for Home Needle Disposal (PDF) (2 pp, 257K) - a flyer describing the types of disposal options for people who use syringes and other medical sharps at home
Reducing Waste When You Travel (PDF) (4 pp, 235K) - a fact sheet providing tips for reducing waste and recycling when traveling
Setting Up a Home Office (PDF) (4 pp, 443K) - a fact sheet on how to set up an environment-friendly home office
Sure your home is clean...but is it safe for your family? | PDF Version (2 pp, 539K) - a pamphlet on how to safely manage household hazardous wastes such as used oil, old paint, and pesticides
Volunteer for Change: A Guide to Environmental Community Service (PDF) (24 pp, 581K) - a booklet containing examples of volunteer projects related to solid waste management
You Dump It, You Drink It: Recycle Used Motor Oil (PDF) (4 pp, 127K) - a brochure for consumers who change their own motor oil

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The Power of Change: Protecting the Environment for the Next Generation (EPA530-E-04-001)

In the interest of waste prevention, only one kit per household is available. If you require multiple copies, please describe your use of the kits and number requested in the text box below:

Create your own kit! Limited quantities of some parts of the The Power of Change: Protecting the Environment for the Next Generation Kit are available separately:

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Donate or Recycle Electronics: eCycle (EPA530-F-07-001)

Environmental Protection Begins with You: A Guide to Environmental Community Service (EPA530-K-06-001)

Greenscaping: The Easy Way to a Greener, Healthier Yard (EPA530-K-06-002)

The Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning (EPA530-F-03-012)

Moving Out, Moving In (EPA530-K-04-002)

Protect Yourself, Protect Others: Safe Options for Home Needle Disposal (EPA530-F-06-014)

Reducing Waste When You Travel (EPA530-F-04-019)

Setting Up a Home Office (EPA530-F-04-007)

Sure your home is clean...but is it safe for your family? (EPA530-F-06-013)

Volunteer for Change: A Guide to Environmental Community Service (EPA530-K-01-002)

You Dump It, You Drink It: Recycle Used Motor Oil (EPA530-F-02-027)

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