This year marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but rather than celebrate it as a community, the current pandemic forced us to get creative from the safety of our homes. Eager to commemorate such a momentous milestone, DEQ challenged Utahn’s to celebrate digitally and submit their creations on social media. Here are a few of the highlights.
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 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 MoreClean air to breathe, clean water to drink, neighborhoods free from toxic materials. Since 1970, Earth Day has been a time to recognize how important our environment is to all of us and to take action to make our world a better place to live.
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It’s pretty amazing that we set aside a day every year to honor the Earth and promote its protection. Did you know that over 193 countries participate in this celebration of our planet? According to the Earth Day Network, Earth Day is “the largest secular holiday in the world – celebrated by more than 1 billion people every year.”
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Wondering what you can and can’t put in your blue recycling bin? Guest blogger Sophia Nicholas from Salt Lake City Sustainability lets you know how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle right.by reducing your consumption of disposable items, reuse what you can, and then recycle, but in the right way.
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 …
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