GoGreen! EPA Monthly Consumer Newsletter - November 2011

Photo Project subscribers - we're sending you this issue of GoGreen! specially because it has an item about a student photo contest we thought might be of interest to you. We have not added your email to the regular GoGreen! email list, but if you wish to subscribe to GoGreen!, please see below.) ----------------------------------------------------- GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use - November 2011 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 This Month in EPA@40 About This Newsletter ----------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE Nueva aplicación móvil: myRTK de la EPA ahora está disponible en español. Esta aplicación traza el mapa de establecimientos de cualquier lugar que envían informes al Inventario de Emisiones Tóxicas y muestra qué sustancias químicas se emiten al aire, al agua y a la tierra. Aprenda más. http://www.epa.gov/tri/myrtk/spanish - [translation: New mobile app: EPA's myRTK is now available in Spanish. This application maps facilities that have reported releases of chemicals to the air, water, and land. Learn more.] Prevent Lead Poisoning - For children, even low levels of exposure to lead can cause a host of lifetime problems such as learning disabilities, decreased intelligence and speech, language, and behavioral problems. Every October, Lead Poison Prevention Week is a reminder to protect children. http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/lppw2011.htm Check out winning Apps! Congratulations! Winner for Best Overall App: Light Bulb Finder, by Adam Borut and Andrea Nylund of Eco Hatchery. See also the Best Student App, and the Popular Choice award! http://www.epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment/winners.html Nominate a Teacher! The 2011 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes outstanding K-12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education. Two teachers from each EPA region will be selected to receive the award. Nominations are due December 30. http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2011-10-14_Enviro_Ed_Awards BurnWise this winter! Help reduce wood smoke pollution. Burn only dry seasoned wood, and upgrade to an efficient wood-burning appliance. If you're thinking of purchasing a new stove, see how to quality for a federal tax credit through December 31, 2011. Get more details at http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/funding.html Two for the Photo Project: - We've spruced up! Check out the latest featured photo, the current Documerica "Location" challenge, and the photo theme. It's a blog now, so you can share your thoughts and still submit your photos thru Flickr. http://blog.epa.gov/epplocations - Student art & media contest! Students from age 13 and up are invited to create graphic art, videos, or poems using a Documerica photo as a starting point. Submit your entries starting now until January 6. Grand prize is $500! http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2011-11-1_documericacontest ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES November November 15, America Recycles Day ----------------------------------------------------- THIS MONTH IN EPA@40 In December 2010, EPA turned 40! Here are some key events and activities from years past that happened this month: Nov 5, 1990 - President Bush signs the Pollution Prevention Act, emphasizing preventing environmental damage before it happens. Nov 5, 2003 - Michael Leavitt becomes Administrator and implements higher standards for ozone, diesel fuels and other pollutants. Nov 15, 1990 - Congress passes the Clean Air Act Amendments, imposing a new cap and trade approach to address acid rain. Nov 16, 1990 - The National Environmental Education Act directs EPA to support environmental education programs. Nov 16, 2004 - Methane to Markets International Partnership launched to foster use of methane as a clean energy source. Nov 17, 1988 - Congress bans ocean-dumping of sewage sludge and industrial waste. More at http://www.epa.gov/40th (We've come full year - this is the last GoGreen! month list of EPA events from the past 40 years. Thanks!) ----------------------------------------------------- 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. http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/email_signups.htm You can view 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. 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