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Improve Your Air Quality This Spring!

by Alissa Baker on Apr 12, 2023

Improve Your Air Quality This Spring!

As you know, the pollen count and pollution increase in the spring. It's essential to be aware of the air quality in your area to protect your health. Here are some tips to improve air quality:

Avoid idling your car!

Idling your car produces emissions that can pollute the air, including carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. These pollutants can negatively affect human health and contribute to climate change. It is recommended to turn off your car engine when idling for extended periods to reduce emissions.

Use environmentally-friendly cleaning products!

Using environmentally friendly cleaning products can help improve air quality by reducing the number of harmful chemicals and pollutants released into the air. Conventional cleaning products can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contributing to indoor air pollution and negatively impacting respiratory health. Using eco-friendly products can help reduce these harmful emissions and promote a healthier living environment.

Plant trees and flowers to improve air quality!

Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis, which helps improve air quality. Plating flowers can contribute to this process and help reduce air pollution by absorbing harmful pollutants from the air.

It's important to stay informed about air quality alerts and limit outdoor activities during high pollution. By taking these steps, we can all do our part to create a healthier environment for ourselves and others.