help reduce air pollution in the school community !
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Help Reduce Air Pollution in the
School Community !
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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
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You Can Help
Drive lessDrive smartUse air-friendly productsSave energyRecycleKnow the inside storySpeak up for clean air
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Drive Less
Car poolWalk or ride a bicycleShop by phone or
mailRide public transitTelecommute
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Drive SmartAccelerate graduallyUse cruise controlReplace your car’s air
filterKeep your tires
properly inflatedObey the speed limit
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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
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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
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Recycle
Reuse paper bags
Recycle paper, plastics, and metal
Print and photocopy on both sides of the paper
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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
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Speak Up for Clean Air
• Write to your local newspaper
• Support action for clean air