EPA News You Can Use - November 2010
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
eCycle - take your old computers or other electronics to a local recycling center. This helps keep lead, cadmium, and other substances out of the landfill. Find eCycling centers near you. November 15 is America Recycles Day.
http://www.epa.gov/ecycling
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Prevent Lead Poisoning! Lead causes a variety of adverse health effects, including brain and nervous system disorders, high blood pressure and hypertension, and reproductive problems. Children are especially sensitive - even low levels of exposure to lead can cause many developmental effects such as learning disabilities, decreased intelligence and speech, language, and behavioral problems.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2010-10-21_lead
Chesapeake Bay: Listening To You. EPA will hold listening sessions on potential provisions of the stormwater rulemaking with respect to Chesapeake Bay watershed. As part of the listening sessions, EPA will also address environmental justice considerations. Four November sessions include
-Nov 4 in DC
-Nov 9 in Richmond VA
-Nov 16 via webcast
-Nov 17 in Harrisburg PA.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2010-10-22_cb_listening
Don't get bugged! Choose the right product to help combat bed bugs. You can use search EPA's new database to find EPA-registered bed bug products that meet your needs. Remember, always use a pesticide product according to the label directions!
http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/productsearch
Shop for a fuel efficient car. Before you buy, use the Fuel Economy Guide to look up fuel economy estimates and find the most efficient vehicle.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg
Energy Efficiency Tax Credit ends Dec 31. If you are considering purchasing an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your existing home and primary residence, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. But note: this federal tax credit is set to EXPIRE on December 31, 2010. Get more details at
www.energystar.gov/taxcredits
Burn Wise this winter! Help reduce wood smoke pollution. Burn only dry seasoned wood, and upgrade to an efficient wood-burning appliance. But note: the federal tax credit for buying a qualified wood stove ENDS December 31, 2010. Get more details at
http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/funding.html
Pacific & Southwest newsletter. If you live in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, or the Pacific island territories, you can subscribe to the newsletter from EPA's Region 9 Pacific Southwest office. The newsletter provides quick access to news and information you can use where you live.
http://www.epa.gov/region9/newsletter
Find info where you live: Check out the EPA home page! We rearranged some parts and added links and a map to make it easier to help you find information in your state (by one of EPA's 10 regional offices) or in tribal areas.
http://www.epa.gov
December Sneak Peek: Watch for EPA@40 events and messages
http://www.epa.gov/40th
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
November 15, America Recycles 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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