| Because this issue contains information about photography activities, it is being sent also to photo project subscribers. ---------------------------------------------------- GO GREEN! IN THIS ISSUE: ----------------------------------------------------- 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 2012 Fuel Economy Guide. If you're looking for a new car, the annual Fuel Economy Guide will help you choose an efficient vehicle to save money at the pump, help to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and pollute less. Renovating your heating system? If you are upgrading your home energy system, ask your renovator about thing they can do to protect your home indoor aur quality. New voluntary EPA and Department of Energy guidelines help families save money on utilities while safeguarding their health. Student photo contest! students ages 13 to 18 college and graduate students to create any type of graphic art, a short video, or a poem using a Documerica photo as a prompt. Grand prize is 4500. Entry submission ends January 6. Got SOTE? If you see a great photo that you think should be in State of the Environment on Flickr, now you can help highlight the project for that photographer! In our photostream, we have a couple "calling cards" for SotE. Just copy-and-paste a few simple lines of comment code and you can leave an image link that will take them right to the group. It's easy! Apps for You! You can try winning entries in the Apps for the Environment challenge, which encouraged new and innovative uses of EPA’s data to create apps related to environmental and public health. Winning apps will be free to use for one year. Keep on Recycling! By reusing, recycling, and being smarter in the materials we use, we can save energy and natural resources, and reduce pollution. Make every day "America Recycles Day"! ----------------------------------------------------- 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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Thursday, December 1, 2011
GoGreen! EPA Monthly Consumer Newsletter December 2011
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