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WHAT
CAN I DO TO HELP IMPROVE AIR QUALITY?
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Each of us can do something. Even Simple solutions can help.
Transportation
is the single largest source of air pollution in the Southeast. Taking action
to reduce your vehicle emissions is key to cleaner air!
Carpool
with a friend or co-worker, use transit, avoid peak rush hours, or work from
home, especially on "alert" days.
Improve
your health and air quality by walking or biking to work.
Combine
errands and run them in the evening when the ozone is less likely to form.
Refuel
vehicles 
after
7p.m., reduce your speed and keep your car well-maintained.
Use
gasoline-powered lawn equipment in cooler evening hours.
Consider buying electric or manual lawn equipment.
Don't
burn leaves trash and other materials.
Open burning creates particle pollution.
Improve
indoor and outdoor air quality by limiting use of wood-burning stoves and
fireplaces.
Conserve
energy. 
Use
compact fluorescent light bulbs, seal around windows and doors, add insulation,
and look for products with the Energy Star label to reduce energy use and
save you money.
Buy
"green power" 
when it becomes available in your area.
Support
local companies that actively participate in "green energy" programs
and pollution reduction efforts that benefit
yourcommunity.
Contact cleanairtn.org for more information