GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - August 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
Allow grass clippings to stay on the lawn, instead of bagging them. The cut grass will decompose and return to the soil naturally. More backyard composting ideas, at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/reduce/catbook/tip10.htm
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Recycle your old cell phone. Plug-In To eCycling is a voluntary partnership between EPA and electronics manufacturers, retailers, and service providers to offer consumers more opportunities to donate or recycle their used electronics.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2008-7-8_cell_phones
Look for the Smartway label on new and used vehicles when shopping. SmartWay-certified vehicles are the best environmental performers, and roughly 20 percent of all vehicles qualify as SmartWay-certified.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2008-7-3_SmartWay
Dispose of trash properly and help keep the oceans clean. When trash is not properly thrown away or recycled, it can wash down storm drains or blow into streams, rivers, and the ocean. Never dump anything down a storm drain.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2008-7-1_beaches
Get public service safety messages, which can help during natural disaster preparation or recovery. Topics include asbestos, protecting children from floodwater, mold, drinking water wells, and more. Free for re-use and broadcast. English and Spanish.
http://epa.gov/naturalevents/psa.htm
Vote in the Rachel Carson "Sense of Wonder" contest. Select from the finalists in four categories: photography, essay, poetry, or mixed media. Voting deadline is September 15.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2008-7-17_rachelcarson
Reduce mosquito pests. Around your home you can drain pools of standing water where mosquitoes breed. Drain water from plastic covers, old tires, or other objects. Empty and change birdbaths at least once a week. Keep swimming pool water treated and circulating.
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes/mosquito.htm
Join the Greenversation - Each week we ask a "Question Of The Week" that's related to the environment and invite you to share your thoughts. See also "Science Wednesday" and learn more about the science behind environmental protection.
http://blog.epa.gov/
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
August
National Bald Eagle Days, Aug 10-16
National Water Quality Month
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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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