U.S. EPA GoGreen! November 2014 EXTRA Monthly Consumer Newsletter

GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use - November 2014 EXTRA http://www.epa.gov/gogreen   -----------------------------------------------------   This GoGreen EXTRA includes recently-announced events in November we thought you'd like to know about.   1) Public Listening Sessions on Pollinator Strategy (Nov. 12 and 17) 2) Visualize Air Quality with RETIGO - Online Training (Nov. 17 and 19) 3) Food Recovery Week (Nov. 17-21)   1) Public Listening Sessions on Pollinator Strategy (Nov. 12 and 17)   We're working with the US Department of Agriculture to hold two public listening sessions as a part of developing a federal strategy to protect pollinators. Discussion will cover types of activities that could be part of the strategy, for example, public-private partnerships, pollinator habitat improvements, pesticide risk mitigation, and more. The listening sessions are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 1-3 pm EST, in Arlington, Va. Monday, November 17, 2014, 1-3 pm EST, in Riverdale, Md. Because the listening sessions are taking place in federal facilities, you must have valid identification to enter the buildings to attend. Also, there will be a webinar for those not able to attend in person.   More about the listening sessions, locations, and how to attend in person or online: http://www2.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/public-listening-sessions-pollinator-health-task-force   2) Visualize Air Quality with RETIGO - Online Training (Nov. 17 and 19)   Researchers and citizens are collecting their own air quality data using lower-cost and portable instruments, but access to this data has been limited or difficult. Now, to help make it easier to use this data, we've recently developed the Real-Time Geospatial Data Viewer, or RETIGO, a free, web-based tool that allows users to visualize air quality data from a variety of sources.   To help interested users get started with RETIGO, we're offering four online sessions where you can learn how it works and ask questions of the EPA scientists who developed it. The sessions are scheduled as follows: Monday, Nov 17, 9 - 10 am, EST Monday, Nov 17, 11 am - 12 pm, EST Wednesday, Nov 19, 9 - 10 am, EST Wednesday, Nov 19, 3 - 4 pm, EST   More about RETIGO and how to join the training sessions: http://blog.epa.gov/science/2014/11/visualize-air-quality-with-retigo     3) Food Recovery Week (Nov. 17-21)   Most people don't realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. More than 96 percent of the food we throw away ends up in landfills. In 2011, we landfilled more than 36 million tons of food waste. Once in landfills, food breaks down to produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas which contributes to climate change.   There are many ways you can reduce food waste, for example: Shop your refrigerator first! Cook or eat what you already have at home before buying more. Plan your menu before you go shopping and buy only those things on your menu. Buy only what you realistically need and will use. Buying in bulk only saves money if you are able to use the food before it spoils. Compost food scraps rather than throwing them away. ...and more!   November 17 - 21 is Food Recovery Week. More information and tips about reducing food waste: http://www2.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-wasted-food-basics   -----------------------------------------------------   ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER   Americans want to be involved in helping to protect and improve the nation's land, water, and air. "Go Green!" is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA summarizing recent news and info you can use to make a difference in your home, community, and workplace.   Want more news? Sign up to receive daily EPA news releases on topics that interest you. http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/email_signups.htm   Read our blogs: http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/greenversations Follow us on Twitter: http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/social-media#twitter Like us on Facebook: http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/social-media#facebook Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/epagov   More about GoGreen!   You can unsubscribe or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems, please e-mail subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to phoenixnews09@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355