Here are some daily tips for reducing pollution for #PollutionPreventionWeek! ⬇️
Be a water-saving hero! Whether at home or working outside, cutting down on water usage matters. Heating and pumping water takes energy and chemicals, but by using less, we save fuel and reduce pollution.
Outdoors
💧 Install a drip-irrigation water system for valuable plants.
💧 Use drought-tolerant plants and grasses for landscaping and reduce grass-covered areas.
💧 Cut your grass at least three inches high to shade the roots, making it more drought tolerant; keep your mower sharp for the healthiest grass.
💧 Try to water only in the evening or very early morning to minimize evaporation.
💧 If you use porous pavement (gravel is a good example) instead of asphalt for driveways and walkways, the rain can recharge groundwater supplies instead of running off and contributing to erosion.
💧 Use a broom instead of a hose to clean off your driveway or sidewalk.
💧 Wash your car less often or wash it at a car wash where they clean and recycle the water. If you do wash your car at home, use a bucket of soapy water rather than running the hose. Keep a spring-loaded nozzle on the hose.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency