GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - September 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
Prepare for emergencies. Find out what you can do to be ready before, during, and after if a natural disaster strikes. September is National Preparedness Month.
http://www.epa.gov/naturalevents
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Make a lead safety video and win! Create a 30- to 60-second video to inform and motivate people to take steps that will help prevent lead poisoning. First prize is $2500. Entries are due October 1.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-8-26_Lead_Protection
Share your thoughts! You can provide feedback through an online discussion forum about the future priorities for EPA’s national enforcement program.
http://blog.epa.gov/enforcementnationalpriority/
Save water and money! Simple tips from EPA's WaterSense program can help you save water and as much as $110 annually on your water bill.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-8-3_Water
Leave a comment. Use improved searches, new navigation tools, and easier access to comment on proposed regulations.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-8-3_comments
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 does your school save energy?
How does your garden grow?
How was the water quality on your last beach trip?
What does "environmentalism" mean to you?
How do you save water?
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/category/question-of-the-week
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
September
National Preparedness Month
Week
21-27 National Pollution Prevention Week
Day
12 Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
19 International Coastal Cleanup Day
26 National Estuaries Day
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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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