GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - August 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
Allow grass clippings to stay on the lawn, instead of bagging them. The cut grass will decompose and return to the soil naturally. Get more backyard composting ideas at
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/wycd/catbook/tip10.htm
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Vote in the Carson Contest! Pick your favorite submissions in the third annual Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Intergenerational Poetry, Essay, Dance and Photography Contest.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-7-22_R.Carson
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
Car shop with the Green Vehicle Guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs.
http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles
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.html
Earn while you learn! In Philadelphia, the Student Environmental Development Program lets middle schoolers learn about sustaining the environment and earn money. Read about how this summer program works.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/r03_2009-7-15_camp
Pick 5 for the Environment! Commit to taking at least five actions to protect the environment. Then share your tips, videos, and stories online.
http://www.epa.gov/pick5
Join the Greenversation - Each week we ask you a question related to the environment and invite you to share your thoughts. Recent questions:
How do you save energy during a heat wave?
How do you protect the air inside your home?
How do you protect the environment during summer vacation?
What do you do with food waste?
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/category/question-of-the-week
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
AUGUST
National Bald Eagle Days, Aug 8-15
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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