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

GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use - December 2014 http://www.epa.gov/gogreen IN THIS ISSUE: Enviro-Tip of the Month What You Can Do, What You Can Use Multimedia Upcoming Events and Opportunities About This Newsletter ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH Give the gift of energy saving - Buy rechargeable batteries to accompany electronic gifts, and consider giving a battery charger as well. Shop for EnergyStar qualified gifts. http://www.energystar.gov/products ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE Recyclemania - College students: get your school to participate in a friendly, annual competition to see who can recycle the most on campus. EPA's Wastewise is a partner organization. Registration is now open to participate in the 2015 Recyclemania, which begins February 1. http://recyclemaniacs.org RETIGO Air Data Tool - Many people, communities, or organizations collect their own air quality monitoring data, but often the data are difficult to analyze or compare with other data sets. The Real-Time Geospatial Data Viewer, or RETIGO, is designed to let anyone explore air quality data they've collected or gathered. Also online are RETIGO tutorials and detailed examples how to prepare data. http://www.epa.gov/retigo Education Grants (ends Feb 2) - We're now accepting applications for education projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship, and help provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. Applications are due February 2. http://www2.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grants ----------------------------------------------------- MULTIMEDIA VIDEO RELEASES - November EPA Administrator Explains Proposed Smog Standards To Protect Americans' Health.  Learn about the new proposal and how it will protect the health of kids, the elderly and people who suffer from lung diseases like asthma. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psAQULm5WcU Ask the Expert: Energy Star Electronics for the Holidays. Get ideas for gifts that not only entertain but save energy and help protect the environment from climate change. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAeG5dFh_ZM Energy Efficient Video Streaming. Learn about energy-efficient ways to catch up on your favorite online television shows or movies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yIWTey2bpM Feed People Not Landfills. Americans waste nearly 40 percent of the food we produce. Once in landfills, the food waste decays into methane, a powerful greenhouse gas linked to climate change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwNpnUUSk4M More EPA videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/USEPAgov/videos ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES December Day 2, EPA established in 1970 11, Superfund established in 1980 ----------------------------------------------------- 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://www2.epa.gov/newsroom 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   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