7 Ways To Lower Your Pollution Emmissions

Here are a few ways that anyone can do to help keep their pollution emissions and help eliminate global warming everyday!

Reduce electricity usage around the home

The largest source of greenhouse gases is electric power generation. The average home actually contributes more to global warming than the average car. This is because much of the energy we use in our homes comes from power plants which burn fossil fuel to power our electric products.
Improve vehicle fuel-efficiency

The second largest source of greenhouse gases is transportation. Motor vehicles are responsible for about 1/3 of all CO2 emissions in both the U.S.A. and Canada.

Recycle air conditioner coolant - If your car has an air conditioner, make sure you recycle its coolant whenever you have it serviced. (Ask whoever is doing if they do that and if not, where you can.) You can save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide each year by doing this.

Drive less - You'll save energy by taking the bus, riding a bike, or walking. Try consolidating trips to the mall or longer routine drives. Encourage car-pooling.

Conserve energy in the home and yard
Yard maintenance contributes significantly to greenhouse emissions. An hour of operation, a power lawn mower emits 12x’s as much hydrocarbon as a typical automobile. A weed-eater emits 21x’s more and a leaf-blower 34x’s more.

Paint your home - a light color if you live in a warm climate, or a dark color in a cold climate. This can contribute saving up to 5000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Some paint stores have special paints that you can put under a color which are known as a, undercoat, which help reduce heat-loose and cold air from getting into the house which will save both money and make it easier to choose which color you will like on your house.

Choose clean energy options - If you can choose your electricity supplier, pick a company that generates at least half its power from wind, solar energy and other renewable sources.

By doing these things as often as you can or everyday, will not only help the Earth stay green, but you can take pride in know that what you are doing! Talk about bragging rights!

As Always, Keep it Green.