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50 TIPS TO PREVENT AIR POLUTION
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About half of the air pollution comes from cars and trucks. Two important ways to reduce air pollution are to drive less -- even a little less -- and to drive smart. Taking fewer trips in your car or truck helps cut air pollution. And adopting smart driving habits reduces your car's emissions.
Driving less doesn't mean you have to stay home. Try combining driving with alternative modes of transportation:
1.Use cruise control on the highway.
2.Obey the speed limit.
3.Combine your errands into one trip.
4.Support the smog check program.
5.Don't top off at the gas pumps.
6.Replace your car's air filter.
7.Keep your tires properly inflated.
8.Walk ,its good for the body and you exercise as well
9.Ride a bicycle.
10.For shopping use the Internet or the phone.
11.Use public transit.
12.Telecommute
13.Accelerate gradually.
14.Drive your newest car on days with unhealthy air. Newer cars generally polluteless.
15.Look for the most efficient, lowest polluting model.
16.Select products that are water-based or have low amounts of volatile organic compounds .
17.Use a push or electric lawn mower
18.Use water-based paints.
19.Paint with a brush, not a sprayer.
20.Store solvents in air-tight containers.
21.Use a propane or natural gas for barbecue.
22.Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
23.Check with your utility company for energy conservation tips, like purchasing energy saving appliances.
24.Use a thermostat that automatically turns off the air conditioner or heater when you don't need them.
25.Replace energy hungry incandescent lights with fluorescent lighting
26.Use a fan instead of air conditioning.
27.Use an EPA-approved wood burning stove or fireplace insert.
28.Heat small meals in a microwave oven.
29.Insulate your water heater.
30.Install low flow showerheads.
31.Dry your clothes on a clothesline.
32.Replace energy hungry incandescent lights with fluorescent lighting
33.Add insulation to your home.
34.Choose products with recyclable packaging
35.Recycle paper, plastics, and metals
36.Don't use your wood stove or fireplace on days with unhealthy air
37.Reuse paper bags
38.Choose recycled products.
39.Avoid using types of equipment that raise a lot of dust.
40.Print and photocopy on both sides of the paper.
41.Drive slowly on unpaved roads.
42.Don't smoke
43.Drive less
44.Send smokers outside.
45.Products such as cleaning agents, paints, and glues often contain harmful chemicals. Use them outdoors or with plenty of ventilation indoors.
46.Use safer products, such as baking soda instead of harsher chemical cleaners.
47.Don't heat your home with a gas cooking stove.
48.Have your gas appliances and heater regularly inspected and maintained.
49.Avoid vigorous physical activity on days with unhealthy air.
50.Let your elected representative know you support action for clean air. |
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