Solution to Air Pollution

You got a problem? We got a solution! End air pollution!

Stop Air Pollution

Ride your bike/walk as your only way of transportation during an entire day once per week!
- This will help your body and the environment, and it will also prevent a little over 1 gallon of gasoline from being burned per person each day it is done.
Reduce vaping and smoking
- the tobacco creates indoor and outdoor chemicals in the air that are very harmful.
Fossils fuels are one of the biggest contributors to air pollution
- One way to reduce fossil fuels is to simply reduce, reuse and recycle.
- Buying products with minimal packaging will help to reduce waste. By recycling half of your household waste, you can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.
- Another way to reduce fossil fuels is to use less heat and air conditioning.
Install a programmable thermostat
- Setting it just 2 degrees lower in the winter and higher in the summer could save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide each year. 2,000 pounds can save lives!
Fire is a big problem and causes lots of air pollution
- To reduce the amount of fire, carry a load of water with you. Find a place on your clothes, that can hold a spray bottle or something that will help get rid of fire.
- Turn off your lights when you leave a room.
  - Electricity sends out many particles that cause air pollution.

Environmental Issues

Air pollution is a variation of solid particles and gases in our air. Types of air pollution can are car emissions, chemicals from factories, dust, pollen and mold spores. Ozone is a gas that affects air pollution in cities. Smog is when ozone forms air pollution. Some air pollutants are poisonous. Inhaling them can increase the chance you'll have health problems. People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from air pollution. Air pollution can also occur inside, not just outside.
Vaping and smoking create lots of pollution. A smoke hazard is very bad for the environment and especially for air pollution.
Inhaling pollution is very bad for the respiratory system and has caused thousands of deaths.

Everyday Items that Cause Air Pollution

Air fresheners contain over 100 chemicals that send out harmful pollutants that cause air pollution. Even the "natural" or "organic" air fresheners contain many chemicals that are bad for your health and the environment. Make your own air fresheners with all natural ingredients to help save the world! (Scroll down to make your own natural and safe air freshener.)
Cars or automobiles send out 75% of carbon monoxide pollution and one-third of of the smog air pollution in the U.S. alone. Walk or bike more often instead to reduce smog!
Electricity emits many particles into the air that create CO2 emissions which causes air pollution. Always remember to turn your lights off to save energy and your life!

Health Risks

There are 7 million premature deaths annually, all linked to air pollution. This means 7 million children alone are dying every year from air pollution alone. Who knows how many adults die from air pollution every year?
The health risks caused from outdoor air pollution are:
- 40% ischemic heart disease
- 40% stroke
- 11% chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- 6% lung cancer
- 3% acute lower respiratory infections in children
The health risks caused from indoor air pollution are:
- 34% stroke
- 26% ischemic heart disease
- 22% COPD
- 12% acute lower respiratory infections in children
- 6% lung cancer
Many air pollution deaths are linked to indoor air pollution. Air pollution is everywhere, and it is up to you to do as much as you can to stop it!

This graph shows the percentage of air pollution that each country makes. The U.S. and China create the most pollution than any other country in the world, with China at 29.4% and the U.S. at 14.3%!

Make your own safe air fresheners!

Ingredients/requirements:

(8 oz) glass spray bottle
(2 tablespoons) witch hazel
(3/4 cups) distilled water
(15 drops) essential oil

Directions:

Pour the witch hazel into your glass spray bottle. Then add your drops essential oil into the glass spray bottle containing witch hazel. Then, screw the cap onto the spray bottle and shake it for a few seconds. After, add your distilled water, and screw the cap back onto the spray bottle and shake it again for a few seconds. Once your done, you can use your new and safe air freshener!