GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - November 2015
http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen
IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
Multimedia & More
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://www2.epa.gov/recycle/electronics-donation-and-recycling
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
VW Violations Update: EPA has issued a second notice of violation to Volkswagen of additional Clean Air Act violations. This notice alleges VW installed air pollution emissions "defeat devices" -- designed to get around federal emissions tests -- in more VW or Audi models and also in certain Porsche models. Consumers should note that the alleged violations do not present a safety hazard and the vehicles are still safe to drive. Owners of the vehicles do not need to take any action at this time.
- Read the press release: http://go.usa.gov/caQTY
- General information: http://www3.epa.gov/otaq/cert/violations.htm
Discovery Channel. In October, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and the Discovery Channel hosted an online discussion with students about the importance of energy efficiency and how our energy use affects climate change. Find out more about energy efficiency and watch the event's archive video.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/energystar
- What you can do about energy efficiency: http://www.energystar.gov/products
- What you can do about climate change: http://epa.gov/climatechange/wycd
Energy efficiency. Do you want to save money and fight climate change, without sacrificing comfort or convenience? Save energy, money, and help reduce emissions through Energy Star efficient tools and appliances. Use the Green Power Locator to choose a cleaner energy source to power your home. Learn how the Clean Power Plan reduces climate change by cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
http://go.usa.gov/ccUrP
Reducing food waste. As we enter the holiday season, remember to feed people, not landfills. Prevent waste by being smart about what you buy, how you prep, and how you store food. Donate extra food to an area food bank. And if somehow you still end up with scraps, compost them.
http://www2.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-wasted-food-basics
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MULTIMEDIA & MORE
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Working Together to Implement the Clean Power Plan
https://blog.epa.gov/blog/2015/10/implement-the-clean-power-plan/
Unleashing Innovation for a Clean Energy Economy
https://blog.epa.gov/blog/2015/10/clean-energy-economy
More EPA blogs: https://blog.epa.gov
VIDEOS - OCTOBER RELEASES
EPA Ozone Standards Protect Public Health. The standard will improve public health protection, particularly for children, the elderly, and people of all ages who have lung diseases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6chlLb59zA
- en español: Estándares de EPA para el ozono protegen la salud pública. El estándar mejorará la protección de la salud pública, particularmente de los niños, ancianos y personas de todas las edades que padecen de enfermedades pulmonares como el asma.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW7qOOSbtXM
Rule your attic! Watch this videos series to learn about sealing lights or pipes in your house attic to lower your energy costs and save money.
- How to measure your attic's insulation level. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-O40VlFr9o
- How to air seal attic can lights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKrB2Rh57O8
- How to air seal attic electrical boxes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHZUxuaLK5A
- How to air seal attic plumbing pipe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idg7R00xQRg
Make the Switch to Shower Savings with WaterSense and Shower Better! Join Flo and Puddles as they learn how new WaterSense-labeled showerheads save money and water.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJNiHhXSjm8
Jacob Moss: 2015 Sammies Science and Environment Medal Winner. Learn about this EPA employee's award-winning work on cleaner, more efficient cooking solutions worldwide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtuaNcZbIE8
Decontamination and Clean-Up Research with Scientist Paul Lemieux. Learn how EPA researchers study how wastes can be managed safely after a security event or threat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dHsAlmoC5Q
More EPA videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/USEPAgov/videos
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
November
Month: Food Recovery Month
Day: November 15, America Recycles Day
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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
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