Going Green
America is shifting to a “green culture” where all 300 million citizens are embracing the fact that environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility. To help, you can sign up to receive EPA’s new consumer newsletter, Go Green!
Environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility. Today, instead of having only 17 thousand EPA employees working to protect the environment, they now have over 300 million Americans as environmental partners making environmentally protective choices. By equipping this growing army of environmental stewards with the tools they need to meet today’s challenges, EPA is helping America shift into a green culture.
Tips for saving energy
Examples: Reduce your carbon footprint, use public transportation, carpool, walk, or bike whenever possible to avoid using your car.
Tips for using water efficiently
Example: Buy water-efficient fixtures and products. The WaterSense label helps shoppers identify water efficient products and programs.
Tips to Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
Example: Allow grass clippings to stay on the lawn, instead of bagging them. The cut grass will decompose and return to the soil naturally.
Tips for making environmentally protective choices
Example: During hot weather, don’t top off your gas tank. Even a small gas spill adds to air pollution and wastes fuel.
Environmental Tip of the Day: Leaky faucets can waste thousands of gallons of water each year, like money down the drain. Repair or replace old or damaged fixtures.
How can we live lightly on the Earth and save money at the same time? Here are some ideas on how to go green and save green at home and at work.
Climate change is in the news. It seems like everyone’s “going green.” We’re glad you want to take action, too. Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Our grandchildren-and their children-will thank us for living more sustainably. Let’s start now.
We’ve partnered with the Million Car Carbon Campaign to help you find ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. This campaign is uniting conscious consumers around the world to prevent the emissions-equivalent of 1 million cars from entering the atmosphere each year.
Below you will find additional earth-friendly sites offering helpful tips and practices you can implement in your household, school, or community to save our planet. Please visit all features at these sites and realize that every little bit does help. We encourage you to share the ideas you find here and spread the word that Going Green tries to convey. The world is a fine thing and worth fighting for.
Tucson Arizona Clean & Beautiful
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