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Simple
things you can do:
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Keep
your tires properly inflated – you’ll get better gas mileage |
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Don’t
top off the gas tank. Spilled
fuel is a big contributor to pollution |
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Consider
buying an electric lawn mower when you replace an old one |
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Try
“Zero-VOC” or no solvent paints |
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Conserving
energy at home will result in less coal being burnt to produce that
energy. |
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Planting
a tree will help filter pollutants out of the air |
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Buy
energy efficient compact fluorescent lights and other Energy-Saving
appliances |
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Carpool,
ride bikes, and walk more |
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To locate the nearest
alternative fuel station (Compressed Natural Gas, LPG (Propane),
Electric, Liquefied Natural Gas, 85% Ethanol (E85), or Biodiesel),
enter your zip code on-line at
Alternative
Fuel Station Locator. |
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For
general information on alternative fuels, visit the Alternative Fuels
Data Center at Alternative
Fuels Data Center
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Carpooling
to work:
Contact
your employer about ridesharing incentives.
Many employers will compensate employees for carpooling and using
public transportation. If your employer has fewer then 250 employees and
you have been ride sharing one day a week for at least 6 months, you may
qualify for a Club Metro Card. It provides 20% off and 2 for 1 discounts
at participating merchants. Following the trial period you can even
receive $2.00/day for sharing that ride.
For more information contact the MTA-Club Metro at 213-922-2811.
Contact
Southern California Rideshare at 1-800-COMMUTE or visit www.socalcommute.org
for potential carpool partners.
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