Greenversations » Question of the Week http://blog.epa.gov/blog Greenversations - the official blog of US EPA Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Question of the Week: How are you traveling green for Thanksgiving? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/23/qotw-traveling-green/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/23/qotw-traveling-green/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:48 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1214 To be with friends and family on holidays, we drive across town and fly across the country. But most forms of travel can affect the environment…  Share how you go “over the river and through the woods.”

How are you traveling green for Thanksgiving?

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]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/23/qotw-traveling-green/feed/ Question of the Week: What do “green” products mean to you? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/16/qotw-green-products/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/16/qotw-green-products/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:38 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1206 Environmentally friendly “green” products can help protect the environment more, and pollute less than other, equivalent products. Share how and when you look for green purchasing when you are shopping.

What do “green” products mean to you?

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]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/16/qotw-green-products/feed/ Question of the Week: How do you recycle? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/09/qotw-recycle/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/09/qotw-recycle/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:26 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1195 We put cans and bottle out for curbside recycling. We take electronics to a collection center. Kids collect newspapers to raise money for school projects. Share what you do. November 15 is America Recycles Day.

How do you recycle?

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]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/09/qotw-recycle/feed/ Question of the Week: How would you use mobile software to protect the environment? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/02/qotw-use-mobile-software/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/02/qotw-use-mobile-software/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:30:26 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1191 Cell phones and smart phones can provide information when you need it and where you need it. Tell us when and how you’d use mobile technology to make a purchase, spend more time outdoors, or make a decision that could affect the environment.

How would you use mobile software to protect the environment?

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]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/11/02/qotw-use-mobile-software/feed/ Question of the Week: How do you protect your children from environmental health hazards in and around your home? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/10/26/qotw-protect-children/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/10/26/qotw-protect-children/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:52 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1162 Children may be more vulnerable than adults to environmental health threats. Although the home is typically a safe place for children, when it comes to environmental heath it’s wise to know the facts. October is Children’s Health Month. Check out the October calendar for environmental health tips.

How do you protect your children from environmental health hazards in and around your home?

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]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/10/26/qotw-protect-children/feed/ Question of the Week: What do you do to protect your children from lead poisoning? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/10/19/qotw-lead-poisoning/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/10/19/qotw-lead-poisoning/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:30:27 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1165 Childhood lead poisoning is a major environmental health problem in the United States. Lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities, nervous system damage, kidney damage, and decreased intelligence.  National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 18-24.

What do you do to protect your children from lead poisoning?

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]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/10/19/qotw-lead-poisoning/feed/ Question of the Week: How do you protect children from mercury? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/10/05/qotw-protect-children-from-mercury/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/10/05/qotw-protect-children-from-mercury/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:30:39 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1133 Exposure to mercury can result from misuse or overuse of mercury-containing products.  Even something that seems as small as a broken thermometer needs to be cleaned up and disposed of properly. October is Children’s Health Month.

How do you protect children from mercury?

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]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/10/05/qotw-protect-children-from-mercury/feed/ Question of the Week: What have you done to meet your Energy Star pledge? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/28/qotw-energystar-pledge/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/28/qotw-energystar-pledge/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:30:40 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1124 “Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR” is a national campaign encouraging all Americans to take small, individual steps that make a big difference in the fight against global warming. Take the Energy Star pledge.

What have you done to meet your Energy Star pledge?

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]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/28/qotw-energystar-pledge/feed/ Question of the Week: What are you doing to reduce pollution? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/21/qotw-pollution-prevention/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/21/qotw-pollution-prevention/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:30:41 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1110 Next year is the 20th anniversary of the Pollution Prevention Act, which made P2 the option of first choice for reducing air emissions, water discharges, preventing health and environmental exposures to harmful substances, and the generation of wastes.  Pollution Prevention Week is September 21-29.

What are you doing to reduce pollution?

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]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/21/qotw-pollution-prevention/feed/ Question of the Week: How does your community prepare for emergencies? http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/14/qotw-emergencies/ http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/14/qotw-emergencies/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:30:18 +0000 bteam http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=1100 Hurricanes, spring floods, and other incidents can all wreak havoc with our daily lives. For communities, preparing can range from marking evacuation routes to setting up public shelters to preparing for large amounts of debris. Either way, it pays to think ahead. September is National Preparedness Month.

How does your community prepare for emergencies?

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