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Help Reduce Air Pollution in the School Community !

Help Reduce Air Pollution in the School Community !. The Problem. Our school in nationally ranked in the 7 th percentile for air pollution Only 8,441 other schools have worse air than we have This number is out of the 127,809 schools in the nation. You Can Help. Drive less Drive smart

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Help Reduce Air Pollution in the School Community !

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  1. Help Reduce Air Pollution in the School Community !

  2. The Problem • Our school in nationally ranked in the 7th percentile for air pollution • Only 8,441 other schools have worse air than we have • This number is out of the 127,809 schools in the nation

  3. You Can Help • Drive less • Drive smart • Use air-friendly products • Save energy • Recycle • Know the inside story • Speak up for clean air

  4. Drive Less • Car pool • Walk or ride a bicycle • Shop by phone or mail • Ride public transit • Telecommute

  5. Drive Smart • Accelerate gradually • Use cruise control • Replace your car’s air filter • Keep your tires properly inflated • Obey the speed limit

  6. Use Air-Friendly Products • Paint with a brush, not a sprayer • Store solvents in an air-tight container • Use a push or electric lawn mower

  7. Save Energy • Install low flow shower heads • Insulate your water heater • Dry your clothes on a clothesline • Use a fan instead of air conditioning • Heat small meals in a microwave over

  8. Recycle • Reuse paper bags • Recycle paper, plastics, and metal • Print and photocopy on both sides of the paper

  9. Know the Inside Story • Don’t smoke. Send smokers outside • Don’t heat your home with a gas cooking stove • Clean frequently to remove dust and molds

  10. Speak Up for Clean Air • Write to your local newspaper • Support action for clean air

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