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 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

You Can Help

Drive lessDrive smartUse air-friendly productsSave energyRecycleKnow the inside storySpeak up for clean air

Drive Less

Car poolWalk or ride a bicycleShop by phone or

mailRide public transitTelecommute

Drive SmartAccelerate graduallyUse cruise controlReplace your car’s air

filterKeep your tires

properly inflatedObey the speed limit

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

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

Recycle

Reuse paper bags

Recycle paper, plastics, and metal

Print and photocopy on both sides of the paper

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

Speak Up for Clean Air

• Write to your local newspaper

• Support action for clean air