Tag Archives: conservation

Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! April 2-30

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Ande Remington

Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 27)!  Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for a … Continue reading →

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2017 Plastic Bag Recycling Results

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Ande Remington

In 2017, LaRC continued its participation with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and film for recycling. The recycling events occurred in observance of Earth Day in April and Energy Action Month in October. The donated material … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Summertime Energy Saving Tips

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Ande Remington

Simple and inexpensive actions could help save you money and energy during the warm summer months. Here are 5 tips to help you conserve energy and keep more money in your pocket this summer:  Do all of your energy-heavy chores … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Watts vs Lumens

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Ande Remington

If you’ve shopped for a light bulb lately, you may have noticed that things are a little different than they used to be. That’s because traditional incandescent bulbs have been replaced by newer, more energy-efficient models. These new bulbs – … Continue reading →

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Let’s Plant Trees

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Ande Remington

In observation of Earth Day and Arbor Day 2017, the LaRC Environmental Team is planting almost 500 trees at LaRC and needs your help! Over 1 acre of a grassy area will be converted back to a forested state that … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Fix a Leak

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Ande Remington

Mark your calendars for EPA’s ninth annual Fix a Leak Week, from March 20th through 26th, 2017! Household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so the hunt is on to find those leaks. In … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Ande Remington

When the holiday season is over and the needles start dropping from the Christmas tree, sending the tree to the landfill isn’t your only option. This year, consider reducing landfill contributions by recycling your pine decor.  Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Plastic Bag Recycling October 2016!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ande Remington

Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Energy Action Month!  Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for a composite bench to be placed in a … Continue reading →

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NASA Langley Energy Expo! October 19th

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Brandon Herbert

Join us for our annual Energy Expo on October 19th in IESB (B2102) from 11am – 1pm. In the corridor nearest the gift shop and cafeteria, we will have interactive displays with LaRC’s latest energy-monitoring tools. You’ll also have the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Turn Energy Awareness into Action

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Ande Remington

It’s time to turn your energy awareness into action! October is Energy Action Month for all Federal Agencies, and LaRC has several activities planned for you!  This month, make it a goal to attend at least one activity the LaRC … Continue reading →

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