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Clean the Bay Day 2017

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Ande Remington

Volunteers all over Virginia work by land and boat to give the Bay a massive spring cleaning ever year. Twenty-nine years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for the whole family, office, group-anyone!- to … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Know If You Need To Attend Waste Training 2017

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Ande Remington

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 →

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April Plastic Bag Recycling

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Ande Remington

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

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Dumpster Management: Preventing Water Pollution

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Ande Remington

Dumpsters can be a major source of stormwater pollution if they are not properly maintained, and this type of water pollution can often go unnoticed. However, there are many easy (and clean!) steps that can be taken to prevent pollution from … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Add an Indoor Plant

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Ande Remington

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 →

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2016 Plastic Bag Recycling Results

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Ande Remington

This number represents the estimated number of plastic bags that LaRC personnel diverted from local landfills in 2016! LaRC again participated with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and films for recycling during October Energy Action Month. … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Your 3Rs for the Holidays

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Ande Remington

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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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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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Stop Junk Mail

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Ande Remington

TIRED OF JUNK MAIL IN YOUR MAILBOX? Almost every household and office building receives unwanted advertisements, magazines, and solicitations that are immediately recycled or thrown out to avoid clutter. It’s not only a personal inconvenience, but junk mail also negatively … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Green Your Commute

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Ande Remington

Go Green While Getting Around With 76 percent of Americans getting to work by driving alone (US Census Bureau), “green commuting” offers an opportunity to make a big difference for the environment. Simply changing the way you commute can radically … Continue reading →

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