U.S. EPA GoGreen! January 2014 Monthly Consumer Newsletter

GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use - January 2014 http://www.epa.gov/gogreen IN THIS ISSUE: Enviro-Tip of the Month What You Can Do, What You Can Use Social Media & Multimedia Upcoming Events and Opportunities About This Newsletter ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH Test your home for radon, an invisible radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. Testing is the only way to know whether your home contains high radon levels. Test, Fix, and Save a Life - January is National Radon Action Month. http://www.epa.gov/radon/radontest.html ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE After the holidays: Recycle your tree, reduce home heating, and save energy. It's always the right time to give a gift to the environment. http://www.epa.gov/epahome/hi-winter.htm After the holidays: Find where you can recycle or donate old electronics. http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm 2014 Fuel Economy Guide. If you're shopping for a new car, the Fuel Economy Guide will help you choose an efficient vehicle to save money at the pump and pollute less. http://go.usa.gov/Z3kd Native American Heritage Month. We're highlighting some of our Native American employees to inspire others interested in protecting human health and the environment. http://www2.epa.gov/aboutepa/national-native-american-heritage-month Environmental Quality Awards (due February 18).  EPA is seeking nominations for individuals, businesses and organizations that have contributed significantly to improving the environment and protecting public health in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and eight Indian Nations. http://go.usa.gov/Z9Je Educators: Environmental Ed Grants (due February 4) - EPA seeks grant proposals for environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. http://go.usa.gov/Z383 Educator Award Nominations (due February 28) - The award is for educators who incorporate environmental education in their classrooms & teaching methods. http://go.usa.gov/Z3kR ----------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA & MULTIMEDIA Monthly Twip - It's a new year. On Thursday, January 2, tweet your tips (twips) about your New Year's resolutions to protect health and the environment in 2014. Use hashtag #EPAtips and we'll re-post the best twips. http://twitter.com/epa VIDEOS - December releases Progress In Communities - EPA is working with communities across the nation--taking advantage of creative, cost-effective, common-sense opportunities to drive real successes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80sMZU7Zpyo Citizen Scientists Help Residents Breathe Healthier Air in Newark, NJ - Citizen Science is a vital fast-growing field in which scientific investigations are conducted by volunteers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uevr3vjWDt8 ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES January Month National Radon Action Month Day Jan 1 - Anniversary of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ----------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER Americans want to help protect and improve the nation's land, water, and air. "GoGreen!" 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 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