From: U.S. EPA <usaepa@service.govdelivery.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Subject: U.S. EPA GoGreen! September 2014 Monthly Consumer Newsletter
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GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use - September 2014
IN THIS ISSUE: Enviro-Tip of the Month What You Can Do, What You Can Use Multimedia & More Upcoming Events and Opportunities About This Newsletter
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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH
Prepare for emergencies. Find out what you can do to reduce risks from environmental hazards before, during, and after a natural disaster strikes. September is National Preparedness Month and the peak of hurricane activity. http://www.epa.gov/naturalevents/hurricanes en espaƱol: http://www.epa.gov/espanol/eventosnaturales/huracanes.html
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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE
Back to school. Get tips, resources, and fun facts for students, teachers, and administrators. http://www.epa.gov/epahome/school.htm
Buying a new 'fridge? Starting in September 2014, Energy Star-certified refrigerators and freezers will use at least 10 percent less energy than other models meeting 2014 federal minimum efficiency standards. Also, some models will offer "connected" features that can provide consumers with new ways to save energy such as viewing real-time energy use.
Safer product label. You can help EPA redesign the Design for the Environment safer product label. The label helps shoppers identify and choose products that are safer for you, your family and the environment. Coming in September, EPA will ask for feedback on redesigning the label ... check the website shortly for more information.
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MULTIMEDIA & MORE
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Tweet a tip - Twip! Share the things you do to protect your health and the environment.
Tweet your tips with hashtag #EPAtips and we'll retweet the best ones.
Thunderclap for Preparedness (ends 2 pm on Sept 2). Help spread the word about preparing for disasters and join Ready.gov's Thunderclap. If you join this Thunderclap, your social media accounts will automatically share Ready.gov's important message to your friends and followers. http://thndr.it/1uS3fdH hashtag #NatlPrep
VIDEOS - AUGUST RELEASES
The Story of Reuse. What you're throwing away is valuable, not trash. Learn how "reusing" helps save resources and energy, and reduces pollution. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWttOjQ47ls
Water utilities and security:
Environmental Justice:
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
September
National Preparedness Month Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15-Oct 15)
Week
15-21, National Pollution Prevention Week 20-27, National Estuaries Week
Day
6 Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day 20 International Coastal Cleanup Day 18 World Water Monitoring Day 27 National Public Lands Day
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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
Americans want to be involved in helping to protect and improve the nation's land, water, and air. "Go Green!" 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.
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Jeremy Tobias Matthews
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