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Use
Water Wisely
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| Our water resources are limited. Find
out about water conservation and what you can do
to reduce our water use. Learn More:
Check #5 on your Free Stuff Card for a “Use
Water Wisely” brochure. |
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Just
Visiting
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| Small and large businesses
are eligible for DEP Pollution Prevention/Energy
Efficiency (P2/E2) site visits to identify ways
to lower costs by reducing waste. Learn More:
www.state.pa.us, PA Keyword:
“Site Visits.”
Check #8 on your Free Stuff Card. |
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Just
For Farmers
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| Find out if your farm
is environmentally friendly. Farm-A-Syst can provide
you the tools you need to evaluate management practices
that could be affecting groundwater and surface
water quality in your watershed. Learn More:
Call (814) 863-1614. |
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WANTED:
Trash Hounds
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Volunteers to assist PA CleanWays and the Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources with illegal
dump cleanups. Join the effort to rid trash from
our state forests and parks. Learn More: www.GreenWorks.tv
(GreenWords “Clean Forests”).
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Need
a Vacation?
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| Go crabbing on the Chesapeake or kayaking
on the Susquehanna with GreenWorks television. Airing
on more than 80 stations throughout the state, the
GreenWorks television series empowers viewers with
positive examples of environmental protection. Learn
More: www.GreenWorks.tv
(GreenWords “Television”). |
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Learn
the Can, Can
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| By recycling one aluminum can, you
can save enough energy to run a TV for three hours
and a 100-watt light bulb for four hours. |
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Need
Answers?
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| Ever wonder how to get
involved in a watershed group? Got a question about
the environment? Learn More: Write
to “Ask GreenWorks” at GreenWorks, 1420
Walnut St., Suite 1304, Philadelphia, PA 19102 or
email talktous@greenworks.tv. |
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Help
for a Small Business
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| Low-interest
loans are available to help small businesses implement
pollution prevention and energy efficiency projects.
Comply with environmental regulations and reap economic
benefits. Do More: Apply now by contacting DEP
at (717) 783- 981 or www.state.pa.us,
PA Keyword: “Pollution Prevention.” |
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Local
Officials
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| There is help
for local officials in addressing environmental
issues in their communities. The DEP Local Government
Handbook contains information on grants, technical
assistance and points of contact at DEP. Learn
More: To request a free handbook,
check #10 on your Free Stuff Card. |
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Struck
Oil?
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| If all the
oil generated by do-it yourself motor oil changers
in Pennsylvania were recycled, it could produce
enough energy to power 17,100 homes a year! Learn
More: To find a collection
site near you, call the Pennsylvania Recycling Hotline
at (800) 346-4242. |
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Desperately
Seeking Seniors
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Join the Pennsylvania Senior Environment Corps,
part of a national group of senior volunteers
for the environment. Learn More: Call
(717) 244-6248 or visit
www.GreenWorks.tv (GreenWords “Senior Environment
Corps”).
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Keep
Playtime Healthy and Fun
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| Playgrounds are a great
place for kids to get some fresh air and exercise.
The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society offers
a brochure explaining how to keep your child safe
when using park and backyard play equipment. Learn
More: To request a brochure,
check #11 on your Free Stuff Card. |
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WANTED:
Healthy Watershed
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| Is your watershed
healthy? Learn More: www.PaWatersheds.org. |
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Green
Project Bank Open!
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| Do you have
an environmental project that needs funding? Are
you looking to fund a project that will benefit
your community and environment? The Green Project
Bank can help! The Pennsylvania Green Project Bank
is a new interactive online marketplace that brings
together organizations seeking funding for environmental
projects with those seeking to fund projects. A
virtual ATM, the |
Pennsylvania
Green Project Bank can help launch new environmental
projects and help maintain existing initiatives.
With just a click of the mouse, this innovative
tool builds partnerships that make a difference.
Check it out today! Learn More: Visit
www.state.pa.us, PA Keyword: “Green Project
Bank” or email GreenProjectBank@state.pa.us. |
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