Monday, April 3, 2017

GoGreen! April 2017 US EPA Newsletter

GO GREEN
EPA News You Can Use - April 2017
https://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen

IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
En español: Spanish Feature
Multimedia
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter

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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH

Earth Day is April 22 - learn about the first Earth Day in 1970, and how EPA's mission helps protect health and the environment today.
https://www.epa.gov/earthday

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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE

April is Earth Month. Find things you can do online or wherever you are. Get ideas for projects or lesson plans. Help students learn about Earth Day at home or at school.
https://www.epa.gov/earthday

Make the Safer Choice.  Time for spring cleaning? Remember to look for the Safer Choice label on cleaning products when shopping. Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform and are safer for human health and the environment. Look for the label -- springtime and all year 'round.
https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice

Be a Leak Detective. Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. If you're shopping for new fixtures or plumbing, look for the WaterSense label.
https://www.epa.gov/watersense/our_water/fix_a_leak.html

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EN ESPAÑOL: SPANISH FEATURE

Abril es el Mes del Planeta Tierra. Encuentre cosas que puede hacer en línea o dondequiera que se encuentre. Busque ideas para proyectos y planes de estudio. Ayude a los estudiantes a aprender más sobre el medioambiente y el Día del Planeta Tierra en el hogar o en la escuela.
En español: https://espanol.epa.gov/espanol/recursos-para-estudiantes-y-maestros
El Día del Planeta Tierra en inglés: https://www.epa.gov/earthday

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MULTIMEDIA

VIDEOS - March release:

Working Together to Address Asthma in Tribal Communities in the Northwest. EPA is working partners in the Northwest to help improve indoor air quality and better manage asthma through community support.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGsYZ-fTUpI

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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

April

Month
National Gardening Month

Week
15-23, National Park Week (free admission!)

Day
7, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas born
22, Earth Day

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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER

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