• Paint with water-based paints
• Paint with brushes or rollers, not spray guns or cans
• Buy non-aerosol products
• Select products with less packaging
• Plant trees and low-maintenance native landscaping that uses less water
• Barbecue using natural gas or propane or self-lighting charcoal, chips, flakes and cubes
• Conserve energy – use fluorescent lights and Energy Star appliances
• Insulate your home
• Go solar for home and water heating
• Reduce physical activity during heavy smog periods

• Ask your employer to consider alternative work schedules
• Recycle
• Report industrial pollution toll-free at (800) 572-6306
• Urge your legislators and local officials to support clean air
• Educate yourself and your family about air pollution

On the Road

• Rideshare or use public transit
• Ride a bicycle or walk
• Combine errands into one trip
• Make sure your car’s air conditioner is working properly
• Prevent gas spillage -never top off your tank
• Keep your car engine well tuned
• Use reformulated gasoline
• Drive on radial tires
• Cooperate with the California’s Smog-Check Program
• Report smoking vehicles by calling (800) CUT-SMOG