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GO GREEN! --EPA News You Can Use - October 2007
Read Go Green! online IN THIS ISSUE: ----------------------------------------------------- ENVIRO-TIPS OF THE MONTH Buy or switch to energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs. Look for
the Energy Star label. Protect children from poisoning by household substances. Lock up
household pesticides and chemicals in a high cabinet out of the reach of
children. ----------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE Use new fuel economy stickers to help you make more informed decisions
when buying a new vehicle. Web-based compliance tool available helps tribal environmental
professionals and facility owners comply. Environmental fact sheets for older adults available in 11 languages -
simple preventative steps to reduce exposure to environmental hazards Switch to energy efficient lighting - take the pledge and let us know
how many energy-efficient lights you'll add this year, or renew your
pledge and learn what else you can do! Calculate your business building's carbon footprint - Portfolio Manager
now lets companies compare their building CO2 emissions to other buildings
nearby or across the country. Extra Ask us questions! - Keep your eyes open for announcements about a new feature on our Web site: Ask EPA. You'll be able to send questions to EPA managers during live sessions. Ask EPA will be advertised on our home page and we'll send you a note as well. ----------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES October Month Energy Star
Change-A-Light Campaign Week 14 - 20 Earth Science Week Day 1 Child Health Day ----------------------------------------------------- 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?
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