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From the District Department of the Environment:

As part of the District’s “Skip the Bag, Save the River” campaign, the District Department of the Environment and CVS/pharmacy have teamed up to distribute reusable shopping bags. Beginning January 1, 2010, District businesses that sell food or alcohol must charge you 5 cents for every disposable paper or plastic carry-out bag. You can save a nickel by bringing your own.

To learn more about …

The Federal government’s “Cash 4 Clunkers” campaign was a big hit with Americans looking to dump old fuel hogs in exchange for efficient new cars. Congress has debated extending the trade-in program to apply to appliances as well. This would mean anyone suffering with high utility bills because of old refrigerators could afford to replace them. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the appliance version of “Cash 4 Clunkers” is moving forward …

When it comes to the environment, working together – be it individuals, businesses or governments –  is really the only way to go. As no one person or entity holds all the “answers” to the multiple eco-issues affecting us all, collaboration becomes critical.

Fitting then that on George Hawkins’s last day as director of the District’s Department of the Environment (DDOE), the DDOE and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would sign …

DC’s Energy Conservation Campaign: Too “Conservative”?

The District of Columbia recently rolled out its Energy Conservation Campaign to encourage employees of the Office of Property Management (OPM) and the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) to reduce their energy consumption while at work.

As over one third of the DC …

This week, the District Department of the Environment and the Office of Property Management begins an initiative aimed at saving money through energy conservation.

Across the District government, employees are  encouraged to take steps to reduce their energy usage. They are asked to sign a pledge to participate in the energy conservation program and work to reduce their individual impact wherever possible.

The Mayor’s green summer job corps will provide tips and advice …