Did you know . . . ?

May is Clean Air Month!

Some simple things you can do for our air, our health, and our planet:

• Replace just one car trip a week with riding a bike, taking a bus or train, or walking.
• Buy local whenever you can.  Moving goods in trucks, container ships, etc. causes a great deal of air pollution.
• Don't top off your tank at the gas pump.  This causes gas vapors to escape into the air, and can cause fuel to spill.
• Make an effort to use less energy.  Sign up for your power company's "green energy" plan.  Look into renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
• Exchange your older, smoky wood stove or fireplace for a newer, cleaner gas, pellet, or certified model.
• Compost your yard waste instead of burning it, or chip it and use it as mulch.
• Use an electric lawnmower instead of a gas-powered one -- you'll save money, too!