30 Ways to Protect the Environment
Here are 30 quick tips to help protect our environment. For more information and ideas, see the Make a Difference tab on the Public Interest Center's website. Clean Air Painting your house? Use a latex paint. Oil-based paints release hydrocarbon fumes. Get a tune-up. Properly maintained vehicles get better gas mileage and emit fewer pollutants. Don’t top off your gas tank. Overfilling causes spills that release hydrocarbons and other toxic chemicals into the air. Conserve energy. You’ll lower your utility bills and help avoid peak demands on utility plants. Don’t burn your yard waste. It’s illegal in many areas of Ohio because burning yard waste releases mold spores, soot, and other contaminants that can aggravate allergies and cause respiratory problems. Plant a tree. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Park the car. Walk, bike or use mass-transit whenever you can. Vehicle traffic is a major contributor to smog. Clean Water Use less fert