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Clean Air Tips for You!
On the road:
Cut back on driving. Defer errands, carpool or use public transit; for short trips, walk or ride a bike.
If you must drive, avoid excessive idling or jackrabbit starts.
Limit engine idling time to less than 30 seconds. Idling for just 30 seconds uses more fuel than stopping and starting your engine.
Keep your vehicle well maintained.
Fill gas tank during the cool evening hours to reduce evaporation; avoid refueling your vehicle on Air Quality Action Days.
Park and go inside at restaurants; avoid drive-thru windows and congested areas to save fuel and time.
Delay using gas-powered recreational vehicles on hot, sunny days. Small engines are a significant source of air pollution.
Get regular engine tune-ups and keep the right amount of air in the tires. Well-maintained vehicles create less pollution.
Take your lunch to work to reduce lunchtime trips.
Around the house:
Mow your lawn after 7 p.m.
Avoid using boats, motorcycles and other small engine vehicles on hot, sunny days.
Conserve energy in your home, which improves air quality by reducing energy needs from power plants; turn off appliances and lights when not in use.
Keep household paints, solvents and pesticides in air-tight containers.
Properly recycle paper, plastic, glass bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard.
Reuse materials like paper bags and boxes.
Plant deciduous trees around your house to provide shade in the summer and to allow light in the winter.
When you barbeque, use a charcoal chimney or electric starter instead of charcoal lighter fluid.
Use only water-based paints and solvents.
Do not burn leaves and other yard waste.
At the Office:
Start a ride-share program with co-workers.
Ride your bike to work. Ask your employer if you can park your bike inside or to install a bike rack.
Pack a lunch or walk to lunch; organize group deliveries from local restaurants with co-workers.
Turn off all equipment and lights when not in use.
If possible, work a flexible schedule and commute during non-peak driving times.
Use teleconferencing instead of driving to meetings.
Properly recycle office products, including paper, ink cartridges, batteries and old electronic equipment.
Keep your work vehicle well maintained.
Participate in company-sponsored environmental initiatives or help create one.
