I hope you and yours are doing well. I'm doing fantastic, thanks to the Almighty. I'll be sharing tips and tidbits on how we can practice sustainability in our everyday life and be environmentally-responsible with my series called "My Green Maryland." For today, I'll be sharing five ways we can ensure the air is safe to breathe and to reduce ground level ozone.
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| Miss Earth Maryland 2015 Ruby B. Johnson |
[1] Use Public Transportation
Car pool, vanpool, use mass transit, telework, bike, or walk when possible. Cars are the largest sources of air pollution in most urban areas of Maryland. One of the things I love about being a Marylander is having access to Metro stations so I use the train to go to places within the state as well as to Virginia and District of Columbia. If you are buying a new car, choose a fuel efficient and low emissions model.
[2] Conserve Energy
Conserve energy and turn off lights when you aren't using them. Turn off the lights when a room is unoccupied, and unplug electronics when not being used. Set air conditioners to 78 degrees or higher or use a fan whenever possible.
[3] Use Energy-Efficient Lawn Tools
Keep lawn equipment and boats properly tuned. Do not use lawn mowers and other gas-powered lawn tools on Ozone Action Days, or use electric tools instead. An Ozone Action Day is declared when weather conditions are likely to combine with pollution emissions to form high levels of ozone near the ground that may cause harmful health effects.
[4] Use Environmentally-Safe Household Products
Use environmentally-safe paints and cleaning products. Delay use of oil-based paints until after 6:00 PM or after smog season.
[5] Refuel Wisely
Refuel cars after 6:00 PM to limit daytime pollution releases, and don't top off your tank. Limit engine idling. Keep tires properly inflated. Combine errands and reduce trips.
[BONUS] Report Air Pollutions
Report suspected air pollution violations to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), 24-hours per day, at (866) 633-4686.Ruby B. Johnson,
Your Miss Earth Maryland 2015
Continuing the legacy of beauty and responsibility
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