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Everyday Things That You Can Do to Clean the Air
adapted from the Sacramento Valley Air Basin website, November 17, 1996
- carpool to work, or use public transit
- keep vehicle engines tuned up, and well maintained
- tele-commute
- conserve electricity
- recycle
- plant trees
- insulate your home
- choose water based paints
- choose non-aerosol products
- properly dispose of household paints, solvents and pesticides
- use wood stoves and fireplaces wisely and sparingly
- learn more about clean air alternatives
adapted from guidance from the UK's Department for the Environment, June 23, 2005
- avoid using your car for short journeys - 1.5 miles (2.5km) or less
- do not use your car at all during periods of high pollution, and take public transport instead
- start your engine only once you are ready to move off, and do not rev the engine unnecessarily
- avoid using products that might add to the problem - oil-based solvents, paints, glues, and varnishes - use water-based substitutes if possible
- do not light fires
adapted from guidance from the UK's housing inspectors' terms of reference, April 7, 2007
- loft and cavity-wall insulation
- double-glazing
- energy-efficient light bulbs
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