Learn the Issues: Green Living
Our actions impact the environment. Today we realize that each thing we do can help or hurt our planet in many ways. We all need to take ownership of environmental protection. EPA has tools to help you learn and understand the issues and help you reduce your environmental footprint. Learn more at EPA's Sustainability site.
At Home and In the Garden
Tips for home safety, avoiding potential risks, and preventing pollution by recycling and conserving water and energy.
At School
Our children spend a good part of their days at school. What happens there can impact their health and the environment.
On the Road
How you travel has a big impact on the environment. Most vehicles produce air pollutants that contribute to climate change. Mass transit may be a better option if it is available in your area.
In Your Community
Green communities have a healthy environment, a vibrant economy and a high quality of life. Citizens, businesses and government work together to achieve continuous improvement.
When Shopping
Everything you buy affects the Earth, but some choices have a lesser impact. Educating yourself about the products you buy can empower you to make a difference in protecting the planet. It's called "green purchasing," and it's easy to do.
At Work
Preventing pollution at the workplace, and raising awareness of health and safety issues.
Top Questions: Green Living
- Are there requirements for products with "green" labels such as biodegradable, organic, recycled, low emitting, etc.?
- How do I know what materials are recyclable in my community, and where can I take these materials to be recycled?
- How might balloons released into the air affect the environment? Who should I check with to see if balloon releases are allowed in my area?
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Featured Resources
How Clean is the Electricity I Use? Power Profiler. Calculates the air emissions attributable to the electricity you use in your home or business during one year.
Go Green! Monthly Newsletter. Provides "what you can do" information about activities and events that we can use in our homes, communities, and offices.
Teens
Your Environment. Your Choice. Make environmentally sound choices about the products and natural resources you use, the waste you create and the environment in which you live.
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