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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE): Litter Prevention and Personal Vehicle Maintenance
NASA LaRC is continuing to educate personnel on ways to reduce water pollution from every day activities. Outreach for proper vehicle maintenance and trash disposal is needed to increase awareness of risks associated with these types of pollution, to understand … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Water Quality
Tagged chesapeake bay, cleanup, conservation, enviro-tip, environment, MS4, stormwater, water quality
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Summertime Energy Saving Tips
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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Tagged conservation, energy, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, green, money, power, save, summer
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Watts vs Lumens
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 That’s because traditional incandescent bulbs have been replaced by newer, more energy-efficient models.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
Posted in Energy Conservation, Enviro-Tip, Waste
Tagged bulbs, conservation, energy, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, green, lights, lumens, power, savings, watts
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Know If You Need To Attend Waste Training 2017
During June, July, and August, the Standard Practice and Environmental Engineering Branch (SPEEB) will be providing its annual Waste Management/Spill Response Training. Want to help your building stay in compliance? One of the most common observations noted during Facility Environmental … Continue reading
Posted in Enviro-Tip, Event, Waste, Water Quality
Tagged clean, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, event, outreach, plastic, pollution, recycling, spill, training, waste, water
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Fix a Leak
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
Posted in Energy Conservation, Enviro-Tip, Event, Water Quality
Tagged conservation, energy, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, epa, event, leak, month, water, watersense
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Add an Indoor Plant
Benefits of Houseplants This month, beat the winter blues by adding a plant to your office area or home. Houseplants are great indoor air cleaners and add a little color to your work area. Indoor plants have also been linked … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Enviro-Tip, Nature
Tagged air, clean, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, filter, green, indoor, nature, plant, pollution
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Recycle Your Christmas Tree
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
Posted in Enviro-Tip, Nature, Waste
Tagged conservation, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, green, local, natural resources, recycling, trees, waste, wildlife
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Fight F.O.G.
Fats, oils, and grease, known collectively as FOG, represent a serious enemy of our sewer lines. When FOG is dumped down a drain, it forms large, thick clogs in the pipes and is also harmful to water quality. Both of … Continue reading
Posted in Enviro-Tip, Waste, Water Quality
Tagged disposal, drain, enviro-tip, environment, environmental, fats, fog, grease, oils, sewer, waste, water
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Your 3Rs for the Holidays
As the holidays are approaching, try to keep your celebrations environmentally-friendly by remembering your three Rs: REDUCE– Reduce the amount of waste you produce by buying only as much as you need and choosing products that come in packaging that … Continue reading
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Tagged enviro-tip, environment, environmental, fall, green, holiday, pollution, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, thanksgiving, waste
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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Turn Energy Awareness into Action
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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Tagged action, conservation, energy, enviro-tip, environment, event, expo, local, october, power, savings, tour, training
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