Overview:
This "Healthy Homes" display shows you things you can do in and around your home to make it healthier for you and the environment.
Simply click on each of the numbers and learn more about that item.
You can also download the Display Fact Sheet by clicking here.
You spend more time at home than anywhere else. Home is also where an environmentally friendly lifestyle is taught and lived. Begin now by taking small steps to prevent and reduce pollution in the place that matters most - your home.
Upcoming Display Events:
- September 5-6 – Spanish Fork Wind Power Festival
- Largest Wind Farm in State of Utah with 9 turbines at mouth of Spanish Fork canyon; VIP ribbon cutting to welcome the windmills
- Unique one of a kind family event that promotes healthy outdoor activity
- Raise awareness of other “green” practices like recycling, electric cars and energy conservation
- Bring focus to wind power and other alternative fuel sources
- See world class kite flying teams, specialty kits demos, etc.
- September 6th - Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District “Utah Green Festival”
- Located at 8215 South 1300 West, West Jordan, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Many of our important natural resources are being stretched to the limit due to growth and excessive or inefficient use. Resource conservation will be key to continued quality growth and future economic prosperity. This event will be structured to support all conservation efforts, including water, energy, air and fuel.
- September 11-13 – 19th annual Utah Environmental Education Conference
- Located at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
- Providing statewide leadership to expand the scope, quality and effectiveness of environmental education
- The conference schedule includes professional development opportunities for those who work with K-12. Resource staff and conservation educators with municipal, state, tribal and federal government, interpreters in parks, nature centers, botanical gardens, and other settings.
- Utah Solar Tour – September 13 Northern Utah – September 27 Southern Utah
- The 2008 Utah Solar Tour is a unique opportunity to see, up close and personal, leading edge solar and renewable energy applications in homes and businesses throughout Utah. It is a self guided tour so you can pick your favorite from the 30 tour sites available, ask questions of experts and join presentations on the latest trends in energy efficiency.
- September 26-27 – Go Green Festival
- Located at Vernon Worthen Park, 300 South 400 East St. George, Utah
- To increase awareness and encourage change by helping to educate families, businesses and communities to do just a little more to keep our planet and Southern Utah beautiful.
- September 30, 2008 - DEQ Annual Picnic
Jordan Park
1060 South 900 West
Salt Lake City
