Now...Take A Deep Breath Of Clean Air
Learning all of these risks can be quite overwhelming! It may now seem hard to take your baby anywhere without being paranoid about each and every breath they take. But don’t worry! There are many things you can do to help reduce air pollution in your area.
Since all products have effects on the environment, using products that save energy reduces air pollution. So the next time you go shopping, keep these energy-efficient products in mind:
Energy Star LED lights and appliances (approved by EPA to use 75% less energy than other lights)
Green Vehicles
Products with reusable packaging
Reusable shopping bags
Rechargeable batteries.
Here is a short list of things you can do at home to conserve energy:
Recycle and reuse bags and/or boxes.
Set a time limit when using your heaters, furnaces, conditioners, and fireplaces
Turn off appliances when not in use
And lastly, here are some simple ways to reduce air pollution:
Promote for emission reductions from local power plants
Seal containers of household cleaners to prevent from evaporating into the air
Reduce vehicle exhaust (carpool, bike, or walk on some days)