Drive Less: In South Carolina, about half of all man-made air pollution comes from mobile sources like cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles. Fewer trips will reduce air pollution.
- Carpool.
- Walk or ride a bike.
- Shop by phone, mail or the Internet.
- Ride public transit where available.
- Telecommute.
Drive Smart: How you drive your car can help reduce the pollution it creates.
- Accelerate gradually.
- Use cruise control on the highway.
- Combine your errands into one trip, "trip-chain."
- Obey the speed limit.
- Keep your car properly tuned.
- Don't top off your gas tank.
- Replace your car's air filter.
- Keep your tires properly inflated.
- When shopping for your next car, look for the most efficient, lowest polluting model.
Choose Air-Friendly Products: Many products in your home, yard, or office are made of chemicals that escape into the air when you use them. To reduce this type of pollution:
- Select water-based products or those that have low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.
- Use water-based paints or those labeled zero VOC.
- Paint with a brush instead of a sprayer.
- Store solvents like paint thinners in airtight containers.
- Use a reel or electric mower and other non-gas powered equipment, such as edgers.
Save Energy: Saving energy helps reduce air pollution. Power plants burn fossil fuels like coal and oil to produce electricity. When these fossil fuels are burned, pollution is created.
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
- Use a fan instead of air conditioning.
- Microwave small meals.
- Properly insulate your home.
- Insulate your water heater.
- Check with your utility company for more energy conservation tips.
This fact sheet is intended as a summary of the modeling requirements, and is not all-inclusive. To obtain additional information regarding air modeling, you may contact the BAQ at (803) 898-4123, browse our Internet site at http://www.scdhec.gov/baq/, or write to the following address:
Bureau of Air Quality
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, S.C. 29201
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