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	<title>askhrgreen.org &#187; Blog</title>
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	<description>environmental resources for Hampton Roads with local information about best green practices in Chesapeake, Franklin, Gloucester, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, York</description>
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		<title>Helping Hands, Yard Make-Overs for Senior Citizens</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/helping-hands/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beautification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Helping Hands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In 2002, Virginia Beach Clean Community Coordinator Ruby Arredondo realized that there was a need for senior citizens who live in their own place to have yard work done occasionally to help them maintain their properties. Our first event was to organize some volunteers who came out to support Clean the Bay Day to help clean ditches and spruce up the yard. Ruby organized volunteers, donated materials, tools and debris removal services for a Saturday clean up. She also organized training with a City arborist [...]]]></description>
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		<title>askHRgreen.org Speaks to the Nation!</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/speaks-to-the-nation/</link>
		<comments>http://askhrgreen.org/speaks-to-the-nation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 14:52:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hardy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beautification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Don't litter!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Keeping storm drains free]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Build Hometown Pride]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Involvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This month you&#8217;ll find tips from askHRgreen.org in the national magazine, Women&#8217;s Day! Author Catherine Strawn reached out to askHRgreen.org team member Julia Hillegass and other city leaders to put together 4 tips for building hometown pride. We&#8217;re thrilled to have this opportunity to share our ideas with the nation! Click on this post&#8217;s image to read our advice and learn about a &#8220;two-minute do-gooder&#8221; action you can complete today.]]></description>
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		<title>Scenes from the Lafayette RIVERFest!</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/scenes-from-the-lafayette-riverfest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 17:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hardy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Waterways]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This past weekend was the 3rd annual celebration of the Lafayette RIVERFest, and it was a huge success with over 3,000 visitors, activity booths, the Learning Barge, music, food and more! In case you missed the event, you can check out this video from festival attendee Lizzy B. askHRgreen.org even has a cameo! For more information about the festival, visit www.elizabethriver.org/lafayetteriverfest.]]></description>
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		<title>Bottled Water Epiphany</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/bottled-water-epiphany/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Davis</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Clean and safe tap water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Going Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reduce reuse and recycle]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[bottled vs. tap water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drink tap water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drinking bottled water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drinking tap water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[no more bottled water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reusable water bottle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[say no to bottled water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tap water is good for you]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tapit hampton roads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tapit locations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tapit program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water bottle to go]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://askhrgreen.org/?p=8598</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ever have a moment when the light bulb goes off over your head? Well, mine came in the form of &#8220;practice what you preach.&#8221; Let me tell you a little story about my epiphany with bottled water. A few months ago, we started a weight loss challenge at work. One of my goals was to stop drinking soda and start drinking more water. So, I went to the store and stocked up on cases upon cases of bottled water. My first epiphany happened when I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keep the Fish Off Drugs</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/keep-the-fish-off-drugs/</link>
		<comments>http://askhrgreen.org/keep-the-fish-off-drugs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>elizabethvaughn</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Waterways]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medication Disposal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prescription Drug Disposal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prescription Takeback]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://askhrgreen.org/?p=8605</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone remember the DARE programs from back in elementary school?  Drug Abuse Resistance Education.  Maybe it was just a 90’s thing, but I can practically sing the song for you.  “DARE!  To keep the kids off druuuuugs!”   Sorry, I digress. What I’m getting at is that it seems we need a new program for another victim of the drug war: fish. A recent study found that even tiny traces of drugs in our waterways can mess with the “natural balance” of fish.  For example, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Root(s) of All Evil</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/the-roots-of-all-evil/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lawn and landscape]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lawncare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[harmful tree roots]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[planting trees too close to pipes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roots in sewer lines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tree roots]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tree roots in pipes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[where to plant trees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[where you should not plant trees]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://askhrgreen.org/?p=8593</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As the weather in Hampton Roads warms up and we begin to stretch our green thumbs, don&#8217;t forget to include your private sewer lateral and water line connection in your landscape plan. Since they are buried below ground most of the time it&#8217;s &#8220;out of sight, out of mind&#8221; but a little planning ahead can save you a lot of money later. Before planting new trees or shrubs, locate your sanitary sewer cleanout and sanitary sewer lateral. Avoid planting any trees or shrubs directly over [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Show Your Love This Earth Day</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/earth-day-earth-week-earth-month-earth-year/</link>
		<comments>http://askhrgreen.org/earth-day-earth-week-earth-month-earth-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hardy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[askHRgreen.org]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earth Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hampton Roads]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today marks the 43rd Earth Day celebration, a time for us to reflect on the wonders of the natural environment. We have so much to be thankful for in Hampton Roads: our local waterways and beaches, neighborhood parks, clean, safe drink water, wildlife, and more! There are many ways for you to keep the spirit of Earth Day alive in your everyday life. Here are a couple suggestions: &#160; - Volunteer for a clean up project near you as part of this spring&#8217;s Great American Cleanup - Recycle [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get Involved, Have Fun and Feel Great this Weekend!</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/see-how-hampton-roads-represents-the-gac/</link>
		<comments>http://askhrgreen.org/see-how-hampton-roads-represents-the-gac/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hardy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beautification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reduce reuse and recycle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earth Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Great American Cleanup]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hampton Roads Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://askhrgreen.org/?p=8574</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Spring activities took off in a dead sprint this year. Have you seen our calendar listings lately? Here&#8217;s a preview of this weekend&#8217;s Great American CleanupTM and Earth Day events. Which ones will you check out? Saturday 4/20 Chesapeake: Arbor Day Tree Planting &#8211; Tree planting at Chesapeake Arboretum. Hampton: International Children&#8217;s Festival - Children&#8217;s festival at Mill Point Park. James City County: Annual Spring Cleanup, James City County &#8211; Cleanup sites throughout James City County. James City County: James Riverfest &#8211; Area-wide cleanup, competitive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Living: Hot Off the Press!</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/green-living-hot-off-the-press/</link>
		<comments>http://askhrgreen.org/green-living-hot-off-the-press/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Cullipher</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beautification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clean and safe tap water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Don't litter!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fats, oils and grease disposal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[For educators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Going Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Household tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lawncare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reduce reuse and recycle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Waterways]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-friendly living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environmental education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environmental news]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environmental tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green editorial]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://askhrgreen.org/?p=8565</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Subscribers to The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press received a treat in today&#8217;s paper: the second annual edition of askHRgreen.org’s Green Living. The guide lets you explore our watershed and see why the time to improve our region’s water quality is at hand; go beyond the big blue bin and examine the business of recycling; learn tips for keeping a “green” yard from a true garden guru; follow the path of water through our vast (and often forgotten) infrastructure; and learn why it’s time to “break [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take the Pledge During Earth Month</title>
		<link>http://askhrgreen.org/take-the-pledge-during-earth-month/</link>
		<comments>http://askhrgreen.org/take-the-pledge-during-earth-month/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katie Cullipher</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Going Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reduce reuse and recycle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Using water wisely]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[earth month]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mayor's challenge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mywaterpledge.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water conservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water pledge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wyland foundation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://askhrgreen.org/?p=8534</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Did you know&#8230; Approximately 400 billion gallons of water are used in the United States per day. American residents use about 100 gallons of water per day. At 50 gallons per day, residential Europeans use about half of the water that residential Americans use. And residents of sub-Saharan Africa use only 2-5 gallons of water per day. The average faucet flows at a rate of 2 gallons per minute. You can save up to four gallons of water every morning by turning off the faucet while you brush [...]]]></description>
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