GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - July 2009
http://www.epa.gov/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
July is UV Safety month: The UV Index predicts the strength of harmful solar rays. Check the UV Index - when you know how strong the sun's rays will be, you can take steps to protect yourself and your family from overexposure.
Sun safety action steps: http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/actionsteps.html
More about the UV Index: http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.html
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Check your beach water. Get the latest information on beach water quality before you go, or contact the state office.
http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/beacon/
Green your screen. If you get rid of your old TV, be sure to eCycle it to help keep valuable materials and toxics out of landfills. If you buy a new TV, look for an efficient model with the Energy Star label.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-6-11_Ditigital_TV_Transition
Help your home air quality. EPA's airPLUS label covers over 30 design and construction features to help you protect home indoor air quality.
http://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus/about.html
Join the Greenversation - Each week we ask you a question related to the environment and invite you to share your thoughts. Recent questions:
How will you green your 4th of July?
What do you remember about the Cuyahoga River burning?
How have your "bike to work" habits changed?
What’s your favorite place out in the environment?
What books have you read that influenced your thinking about the environment?
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/category/question-of-the-week
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
JULY
UV Safety Month
National Water Gardening 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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