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TO ENVIRONMENTAL, AND NATIONAL EDITORS:
Press the President Announces Photo Contest and Tips for Americans to
'Go Green' This April
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For many Americans, April
signifies the arrival of spring and new beginnings. This April, Press
the President, an online collaborative blog, is challenging Americans
to start a new beginning by "going green" and share their actions with
our readers. With Earth Day taking place on April 22nd and Arbor Day
taking place on April 25th, there are plenty of opportunities to
celebrate the environment. Below are some tips from the editorial
staff at Press the President on how you can go green this April:
-- Writing Online - American businesses throw away 21 million tons of
paper every year, so what better way to celebrate the environment than
by writing online? Press the President allows you to engage in debates
and express your opinion in an open political forum. And the best part
is, not a single sheet of paper goes to waste on our articles!
-- Have a Vegetarian Day - Press the President recently interviewed
Congressman Jim Moran about animal rights. One way to help animals,
and the globe, is go "vegetarian" once a week. Did you know that it
requires 2,500 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef? By
eliminating meat from your diet once a week, you are saving the
environment and helping animals. On the days that you do eat meat, try
to buy local grass-fed produce to help lower the carbon footprint even
more.
-- Rock Your Own Coffee Cup - There is no doubt America is a
caffeinated nation and many of us depend on our coffee. But we can
still have our coffee from restaurants and save the plastic and paper
wasted containing it every day. Many coffee stores now offer discounts
if you bring your own cup as well.
-- Gift It, Don't Throw It - How many times have you heard the
expression "one man's trash is another man's treasure?" This spring,
make that a reality by donating your clothes, electronics, and other
items to a charity instead of tossing them. Or get those items to a
recycling bin. Live in an apartment? Organize a drive with other
members in your building so that you make fewer trips to the shelter
and save gas as well.
-- Urban Gardening: Just because you live in the city doesn't mean you
can't add some green to your everyday life. First Lady Michelle Obama
brought urban gardening to the White House, and so have many city
residents who have started community gardens to create a more
sustainable lifestyle. Also consider teaching children about the
importance of learning where your food comes from.
In addition to all these tips for living a greener lifestyle, Press
the President wants you to share your story on our website and social
media outlets. We are hosting a photo competition throughout the month
of April because we want to see (and the President to hear and see)
how you and your community are going green. To submit a picture,
either tweet @PTP_US with the hashtag #GoGreen, post on our Facebook
wall, or email contact.us@pressthepresident.com. All of the photos
will be posted on Press the President's Facebook and the winning photo
will be shared with the media. At the end of the campaign, the
editorial staff at Press the President will select the photo that best
represents the idea of going green and will donate $500.00 to the
winner's charity of choice in their name. You can read the full
contest guidelines here:
http://www.pressthepresident.com/show.jsp?page=176738.
About Press the President: Press the President is a worldwide forum
for unfiltered debate about U.S. issues that affect the globe. The
site's founders have created a space where writers can express their
opinions freely. Americans are often criticized as not having enough
of a political voice. Press the President provides a platform for
people who want to make their voices heard from the White House to
Main Street. Online visitors can share their views at
www.pressthepresident.com or visit our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/ptp.us to join in our weekly debates.
Read more news from Press the President.
Contacts: Kate Connors
202-449-9804
Kipp Lanham
202-449-9807
SOURCE Press the President
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