Let’s help the environment today! Air pollution is a big problem. Not only does it harm the environment but it is a detriment to our health. Why wait until a spare the air day to take action?
Spare The Air
From sparetheair.org, here are some things that you can do to help:
* Walk or bike instead of drive
* Take public transit and read a book during your commute
* Call 511 to find ride-share opportunities
* Take your lunch to work and avoid mid-day driving
* Offer a ride to a friend or co-worker
* Combine trips – your car emits more pollution right after a cold start
* Keep your car well-tuned and your tires inflated
* Drive smoothly, this saves fuel and lowers emissions
* Drive the speed limit, higher speeds mean more pollutants
* Consider purchasing a reduced-emission vehicle, such as a hybrid.
* Use an electric or old fashioned push lawn mower
* If you can’t put off mowing with a gas mower, do it late in the day
* Use a broom instead of a leaf blower
* If you barbecue, use a gas grill instead of charcoal
* Turn off the lights and any other appliances you can do without
* Use water-based paints
Air pollution affects us all, but for some it is worse than others. Those particularly affected are people with heart or lung disease, respiratory problems, pregnant women, outdoor workers, children under age 14 whose lungs are still developing, the elderly, and athletes who exercise outdoors. Long-term effects of air pollution are lung issues and development of diseases, so let’s do what we can to keep each other safe!
Although I already had concerns about this issue, they intensified when one of my boys was diagnosed with asthma when he was little.
Some of these I do, others are great new options. So glad I stopped by to see this post.
I live in India and there are certain cities in the country that are so smog-bound through the day, it’s crazy. Small attempts are being made to reverse this, but they are just not enough.
Thank you for putting this together. Sharing it!