Day 12 Commit to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Earth Day
Calculate you carbon footprint again, this time including all the actions you took during the 12 Days of Earth Day.
Read MoreCalculate you carbon footprint again, this time including all the actions you took during the 12 Days of Earth Day.
Read MoreHelp reduce emissions by signing up for Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Skies Program.
Read MoreHere are some of the Earth Day activities around the state that you and your family can attend to Celebrate Earth Day!
Read MoreThere are lots of ways you can conserve water both inside and outside your home.
Read MoreUsing green cleaning products can help protect your family’s health and the environment.
Read MoreRegular car maintenance improves your car’s performance and reduces your emissions.
Read MoreApril 15 There are plenty of easy ways for you to save energy, and most take only a few minutes of your time: Turn off lights and appliances when you leave the room Set your water heater at 120 degrees Replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs Unplug battery chargers when not in use Wash clothes in …
Read MoreEating greens and buying local can make a big difference in your carbon footprint.
Read MoreDid you know that you receive approximately 41 pounds of junk mail per year?
Read MoreHousehold hazardous wastes (HHW) are products in your home and garage that are poisonous, flammable, corrosive, or toxic.
Read MorePractice the three R’s: reduce how much you use, reuse what you can and recycle the rest.
Read MoreYour carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted as a result of your activities. There are two kinds of footprints—one primary and the other secondary.
Read MoreBy Donna Kemp Spangler The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) attracts employees who have a strong desire to improve Utah’s environment. So it’s no surprise to find a culture at DEQ where employees promote sustainability practices and participate in community cleanups at work and at home. Every day is Earth Day at DEQ. Earth …
Read MoreBy Donna Kemp Spangler Protecting Utah’s environment for the better usually happens incrementally. But change is happening, and it is happening faster than ever before, thanks to a Utah public that has become more engaged, a Utah Legislature that has prioritized funding to make it happen, and the dedicated employees at the Department of Environmental …
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