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USPS is green, too

Check out the U.S. Post Office’s new line of stamps, as part of their “Go Green” commitment. This series of 16 stamps show what each person can do to promote a healthy environment. And in addition to fully recyclable stamps and mailing materials, they are also offering eco-friendly options as well.

So next time you send some mail, send the right message as well, by using their new “Go Green” options.

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Green Tweets

Happy Earth Day!

Across the Twitter-verse, trends show that environmental topics are becoming more main stream. In fact, Mashable reported that Twitter’s analysis of the 25 billion tweets sent in 2010 showed the Gulf Oil Spill as the top overall topic!

So in honor of Earth Day, we’d like to share this list of 10 green Twitter users, in no particular order, whom you may want to follow. Some of these users have great green information sources, and others are fellow curbside recycling communities. Follow them for news to share, and examples of how to effectively use Twitter. If you’re just getting started on Twitter, this list is a good starting point on who to follow.

1. @kabtweet – Keep America Beautiful is dedicated to litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling and beautiful public spaces.

2. @EPAgov – The U.S. EPA has a total of 18 different Twitter handles, tailored to different green areas of interest, from their blog and green building to different regions of the U.S. Check out the entire list on their Twitter profile page and follow the ones that relate most to you.

3. @re3org – The State of North Carolina’s recycling campaign is an excellent example and resource for ideas, tips and news.

4. @Earth911 – Check out Earth 911’s tweets for tips on recycling.

5. @bestgreenblogs – They’re the source for tweets, retweets and follows on all things green, eco, organic and sustainable.

6. @the_daily_green – Described as the consumer’s guide to the green revolution, TheDailyGreen has a remarkable audience of 20,000-plus followers.

7. @nytimesgreen – The New York Times Green section links to current news discussed on their Green blog.

8. @ESA_org – The Ecological Society of America tweets updates on the latest research and headlines regarding the health and safety of planet Earth.

9. @HuffPostGreen – This Internet newspaper posts about the latest environmental news.

10. @PlanetGreen – Tweeting tips on how to live a greener lifestyle, PlanetGreen offers advice on a variety of different topics that make green real.

We want to hear from you! What green users do you follow on Twitter? Comment below or e-mail us at info@recyclecurbside.org.

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Earth Day is important

We know you know Earth Day is right around the corner – April 22. In honor of the day meant to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth, here are five ways to get the most out of Earth Day:

1. Remember who you are most likely to reach with Earth Day events: people who already support the green movement. That means you’re not likely to get a whole lot of new recyclers through efforts. However, it’s still a good time to remind even the most green-minded of the importance of recycling, especially because many people think that recycling is “taken care of.” They don’t realize there’s still a lot going into our landfills.

2. Think of the people you engage through Earth Day as a band of like-minded champions. Look for opportunities to build your fan base whether it’s your electronic or hard copy mailing lists; having a large database can be useful in the future. Think about if you need to communicate something quickly, like a switch in collection due to weather or holidays.

3. Use Earth Day as the time each year to review your education strategies – the same way people use Daylight Savings as a reminder to check their fire alarm batteries. Look back at the past year and review your education strategy. What was your plan? Did you accomplish your goals? Consider this a great time to plan ahead for the next 12 months.

4. Create value for your program online. Use Earth Day as an opportunity to spread green news and tips through social media. (Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post on green users to follow on Twitter.)

5. Use the Internet for ideas and think smarter, not harder. Check out the EPA, Earth Day Network and Earth 911 for ideas to start with and brainstorm how you could make it work for your community. Remember, a great idea isn’t always about spending the most time or money.

We want to hear from you! What do you have planned for Earth Day? Comment below or e-mail us at info@recyclecurbside.org.

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