Friday, May 2:
“Green” Lawncare

Fact:  Lawn mowers, snow blowers, chain saws, leaf vacuums, and similar outdoor power equipment cause about 25% of the air toxic emissions in New Jersey.  They also emit relatively large amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), pollutants that contribute to the formation of ozone.

Action: Make simple changes to how you maintain your yard, such as using manual or electric instead of gas-powered equipment.  Use water- and energy-efficient products, organic pesticides and fertilizers, and solar landscape lighting.  Check your local air quality before doing strenuous or polluting activities.  On a high pollution day, don’t operate gasoline-powered equipment and avoid overexertion to limit the effects of high air pollution levels on your health.  Now you can say, “I can‘t mow the lawn today, it is an Air Quality Action Day!”

Monday, April 28:
“Green” Driving

Tuesday, April 29:
“Green” Homeownership

Wednesday, April 30:
“Green” Community Planning

Thursday, May 1:
“Green” Purchasing

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