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GO GREEN! IN THIS ISSUE: ----------------------------------------------------- HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE EPA has been supporting FEMA and working closely with federal agencies and the states of New Jersey and New York to assess damage and respond to environmental concerns. Get more info about response efforts or sampling results. More federal info: http://www.usa.gov/sandy ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH Buy rechargeable batteries to accompany electronic gifts, and consider giving a battery charger as well. Shop for EnergyStar qualified gifts! Give the give of energy saving this season - and every season. ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE Green Your Winter and Your Holidays! Reuse shopping bags and carpool on shopping trips. Have your home heating serviced to keep it efficient. Get tips to help prepare for snow and ice storms. Be SepticSmart! A new EPA program aims to educate homeowners about septic system care and maintenance. Proper maintenance of septic systems helps save money and reduces risks to public health and the environment. Recyclemania! College students - get your school to participate in a friendly competition to see who can recycle the most on campus. EPA's Wastewise is a co-sponsor. Registration deadline is January 17 - check it out today! Monthly Twip! It's the beginning of December and time for #EPAtips again on Twitter. Tweet your tips (twips) on Monday Dec 3 about how you protect the environment during the holidays! Use hashtag #EPAtips and we'll re-post the best twips to our account! ----------------------------------------------------- MULTIMEDIA & MORE VIDEOS E3 Project Spotlight Series: Economy, Energy and the Environment is a framework for communities too connect manufacturers with technical assistance, supported by federal agencies. -E3 Project Spotlight:Milwaukee, Wisconsin -E3 Project Spotlight:Columbus, Ohio The Choice is Yours: Clean or Green Water. About the problem of harmful algal blooms from nutrient pollution and the potential affects on human health or the aquatic environment. EPA VETERANS SERIES: Over 1500 EPA employees are veterans and their military service exemplifies selflessness, courage, and devotion to our country. -EPA Veteran: Eric Vance, EPA Chief Photographer & Air Force Veteran -EPA Veteran: Mary Simms, Press Officer & Army Veteran -EPA Veteran: Jim Hanley, Mining Engineer & Navy Veteran -EPA Veteran: Monique Dulac, GIS Specialist & Coast Guard Veteran -EPA Veteran: Kisha Dilts, Budget Analyst & Army Veteran -EPA Veteran: John Reeder, Deputy Chief of Staff & Army Veteran Del Amo Cleanup - Learn about the cleanup technologies being used at this Los Angeles Superfund site. ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES December Day 2 EPA established in 1970 ----------------------------------------------------- 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. Want more news? Sign up to receive daily EPA news releases on topics that interest you.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
U.S. EPA Go Green! December 2012 Monthly Consumer Newsletter
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