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Stay connected with the US Forest Service Sustainable Operations team. Be sustainable. Go green!

Washington, DC
Joined April 2010
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Don't toss your tree! Turn your Christmas Trees into a haven for wildlife: medium.com/usfws/recycling-c… Photo by @VAStateParks
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Happy New Year! Simple lifestyle changes can save you time and money. Try carpooling or using public transit 1x a week. #GoGreen
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Are real or artificial Christmas trees better for the environment? lat.ms/2ktQVQq
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Save $ and reduce food waste this holiday season...Shop with a grocery list! #GoGreen
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Tomorrow is America Recycles Day! See what's happening in your community,. Check out "attend an event" at americarecyclesday.org/ #GoGreen
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Check out what communities across the U.S. are doing for America Recycles Day, 11/15. Get inspired! americarecyclesday.org/event… teapawt.org/recyclesday/status/922…
One of our reasons to recycle is to help keep our local trails and public spaces green. What's yours? Learn more at IWantToBeRecycled.org
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Check out the steps involved in building & operating a wood-energy fueled greenhouse. It's a how-to guide for communities. #GOGREEN teapawt.org/forestservice/status/9…
The Forest Service published a guide on building and operating a wood energy fueled greenhouse. bit.ly/2fUPuJ4 #BioenergyDay
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Plan your trip to your local forest by using this interactive visitor map fs.fed.us/ivm/ Don't forget to carpool! teapawt.org/forestservice/status/9…
Its the season to go visit your national forests, reconnect with nature & enjoy the amazing #FallColors #ItsAllYours fs.fed.us/fallcolors/2017/
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It's not too late to plan an outing or to find a volunteer event near you, check with your local forest. fs.fed.us/ #GoGreen teapawt.org/ForestServiceNW/status…
Saturday is #NationalPublicLandsDay, a day for volunteering & celebrating public lands. It's also a fee-free day! fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/news-e…
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Learn how national forests provide several different resources that positively impact people's lives. youtu.be/-s25iuT5Tm4 teapawt.org/usfs_r5/status/9128192…
Whoa! Don't scroll past this super cool animated 1:48 vid abt how national #forests benefits our lives. youtu.be/-s25iuT5Tm4
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Got a minute? Check out the new USDA Climate Hubs Web Portal. climatehubs.oce.usda.gov/ #GoGreen teapawt.org/USDA/status/9137742854…
Introducing the New USDA Climate Hubs Web Portal bit.ly/2fDHPlK #climatechange
Repurposing fire hoses...what a great way to keep waste out of a landfill. #GoGreen teapawt.org/usfs_r5/status/9087695…
Visiting a #zoo soon? Might see @forestservice #fire hoses in animal #habitat as toys, feeders, etc. Read how: go.usa.gov/xRtGq
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Renewable energy flooring takes a step forward. Bringing research closer to reality! ow.ly/3kJD30f0Jqe
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Farmers can cut GHG emissions with simple actions like upgrading lightbulbs & maintaining equipment: nfu.org/2017/09/05/what-can-… #ActOnClimate
Help us welcome Chief Tony Tooke, 18th Chief of the U.S. Forest Service!
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Volunteer to reduce food waste in your community! Check out the list of volunteer opportunities in your state. #GoGreen teapawt.org/TKOHUNGER/status/90006…
Still looking for ways to get involved? Come gleaning! For a list of nationwide gleaning opportunities, visit go.usa.gov/xRf4U.
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Assessing the U.S. #Climate in July 2017 buff.ly/2w4LhMm via @NOAANCEIclimate
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Save $ this summer- instead of using the air conditioner you can take simple actions to stay cool energy.gov/energysaver/sprin… teapawt.org/EnergySaver/status/897…
Switching to a high-efficiency A/C can reduce energy use by 20%-50%. ➢ go.usa.gov/xN63r
Ever wonder what to do with left over food? Check out the Best 105 Leftover recipes on Pinterest. Get inspired and reduce #foodwaste. teapawt.org/CalRecycle/status/8931…
Take a break from the daily RIND w/these leftover watermelon #recipes buff.ly/2walpf6 #foodwaste #nationalwatermelonday