Viewer Tip: While a small amount of rain in the forecast won’t end the drought, every bit of extra moisture helps!  This is a great time to make sure that your house gutters and downspouts discharge onto your lawn or another grassy area, instead of pavement.  This allows rain water to slowly soak into the ground, where it helps to recharge groundwater supplies that feed our local streams and rivers.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: National Weather Service, Birmingham, AL: Drought Information for Central Alabama, November 21, 2007. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/bmx/hydro/drought.phpUS EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, www.epa.gov/owow))

Viewer Tip: While it may seem like a good idea to feed or provide water to backyard wildlife to lend a hand, it is actually much better to let wildlife fend for themselves.  Deer and other animals are adapted to certain natural foods, and switching up thier diet can make them sick.  Artificial food sources can cause wildlife to crowd together, increase competition between animals, and increase the possibility for spreading disease; wildlife can also cause significant damage to your backyard shrubs and trees.  If you want to offer food for wildlife in your backyard, stick to birdfeeders - birds will benefit from feeders, without the side-effects!  

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

(Sources: Alabama Cooperative Extension System. “Drought: Thirsty Wild Animals May Not be Welcome.” http://www.aces.edu/issues/drought/DroughtNewsReleases.php; The Nature Conservancy. “Enviro-Tips.” http://support.nature.org/site/PageServer?pagename=envirotips_200611)

Viewer Tip: Americans throw away about 4.5 pounds of trash each day!  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – Toss these household items into your recycling bin instead of the trash can for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; EPA Newsroom: Recycling Up and Trash Down. October 2006. http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/b6f538027a6b8c37852572a000650c04/cca59419762da86785257210004e4de7!OpenDocument)  

Viewer Tip: In 2006, South Carolinians recycled about 30 percent of their waste.  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – toss these household items into your recycling bin for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; South Carolina Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling, Solid Waste Management Annual Report, FY06.  http://www.scdhec.gov/eqc/lwm/recycle/forms/section1.pdf)

Viewer Tip: As of 2000, Wisconsin residents were recycling about 36 percent of their waste — more than twice what was recycled in 1990! November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – toss these household items into your recycling bin for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “Highlights of Wisconsin Recycling.” http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/wm/recycle/)

Viewer Tip: Pennsylvanians recycled more than 4.8 million tons of paper, metals, glass, wood, plastics, and other materials in 2005!  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – Toss these household items into your recycling bin for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. “Recycling Works for You in Pennsylvania.” http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/document/recyclingworks.pdf)

Viewer Tip: In 2005, Maryland residents and businesses diverted more than 40 percent of waste from landfills!  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – Toss these household items into your recycling bin for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org  and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Maryland Department of Environment. “State, County, and City Recycling.” http://www.mde.state.md.us/Programs/LandPrograms/Recycling/Local/recylingrates.asp)

Viewer Tip: In 2006, Virginia’s statewide recycling rate was 38.4 percent.  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – toss these household items into your recycling bag for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org  and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. “Annual Recycling Rate Report - Calendar Year 2006.” http://www.deq.state.va.us/recycle/documents/AnnualReport-RRR2006FINAL_000.pdf)

Viewer Tip: Utah residents have recycled more than 800 tons of newspapers, magazines, and cardboard!  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – toss these household items into your recycling bin for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org/ and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Recycling Coalition of Utah: State of Utah Recycling Report. www.utahrecycles.org/tonnage/statereport.php)

Viewer Tip: In 2004, Arkansas residents recycled about 40 percent of their waste!  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – Toss these household items into your recycling bin instead of the trash can for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Keep Arkansas Beautiful: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. www.keeparkansasbeautiful.com/recycling_waste/)

Viewer Tip: In 2005, Floridians recycled about 25 percent of their waste.  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – toss these household items into your recycling bin for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Floride Department of Environmental Management - Recycling, 2005 Solid Waste Annual Report Data. www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/recycling/pages/05_data.htm)

Viewer Tip: Through recycling, Missouri keeps about 46 percent of trash generated in the state out of landfills!  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – Toss these household items into your recycling bin instead of the trash can for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Missouri Department of Natural Resources, DIvision of Environmental Quality. “Missouri Waste Diversion Status Reports - 2005.” www.dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/docs/2005wastediversionpressrelease.pdf)

Viewer Tip: In 2005, Washington residents recycled about 43 percent of waste generated!  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – toss these household items into your recycling bin for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Washington State Department of Ecology. “Recycling Data: 1986-2005.” www.ecy.wa.gov/PROGRAMS/SWFA/solidwastedata/recycle/CommoditySummary.xls)

Viewer Tip: In 2006, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management conducted a recycling survey at the State Fair, and found that 75 percent of respondents did recycle.  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – Toss these household items into your recycling bin instead of the trash can for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; IN Department of Environmental Management, Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance, Source Reducation and Recycling Branch. “Indiana Recycles: 2006 State Fair Recycling Survey Results.” www.in.gov/recycle/about/docs/statefair-report-2006.pdf )

Viewer Tip: Montana residents currently recycle about 15 percent of their waste.  November 15th is “America Recycles Day” – Toss these household items into your recycling bin for big environmental benefits:

• Paper: Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water, 17 trees, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, and enough energy to power an average home for five months.
• Aluminum: Recycling just one can saves the amount of energy needed to power a computer for three hours, or run a 100-watt lightbulb for 20 hours.
• Plastic: 95 percent less energy is used to make a plastic item from recycled materials than new materials.

Looking for a local recycling program?  Visit www.cleanup.org and enter your zip code for local information.  

Season: Fall

(Sources: U.S. EPA. “Environmental Benefits of Recycle on the Go.” www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/benefits/index.htm; Montana Recycling Statistics Page: http://www.deq.state.mt.us/Recycle/recycling_statistics_Page.asp)