GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - October 2007
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-TIPS OF THE MONTH
Buy or switch to energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs. Look for the Energy Star label.
http://energystar.gov/homeimprovement
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
Use new fuel economy stickers to help you make more informed decisions when buying a new vehicle.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2007-9-5_fuel
Web-based compliance tool available helps tribal environmental professionals and facility owners comply.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2007-9-14_Web_tool
Environmental fact sheets for older adults available in 11 languages - simple preventative steps to reduce exposure to environmental hazards
http://epa.gov/aging/resources/factsheets/index.htm
Switch to energy efficient lighting - take the pledge and let us know how many energy-efficient lights you'll add this year, or renew your pledge and learn what else you can do!
http://www.energystar.gov/changealight
Calculate your business building's carbon footprint - Portfolio Manager now lets companies compare their building CO2 emissions to other buildings nearby or across the country.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2007-9-28_energy_star
Extra
Ask us questions! - Keep your eyes open for announcements about a new feature on our Web site: Ask EPA. You'll be able to send questions to EPA managers during live sessions. Ask EPA will be advertised on our home page and and we'll send a note to our mailing list as well. Sign up to get Go Green via email!.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
October
Month
Energy Star Change-A-Light Campaign
( http://www.energystar.gov/changealight )
Children's Health Month
Healthy Lung Month ( American Lung Association )
Clean Air Month ( American Lung Association )
Week
14 - 20 Earth Science Week
14 - 20 World Rainforest Week
15 - 19 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (CDC)
16 - 22 National Radon Action Week (EPA)
21 - 27 Respiratory Care Week ( American Association for Respiratory Care )
Day
1 Child Health Day
18 Water Pollution Control Act Anniversary
22 Lung Health Day ( American Association for Respiratory Care )
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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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