Written by Terry Turner and Kim Borwick. Published on ConsumerNotice.org.
A 2015 study in the Journal of Industrial Ecology found consumers account for 60 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, meaning a surprising amount of pollution starts at home. The car you drive, the household and personal care products you buy, the chemicals and equipment you use to keep your lawn and garden in shape all contribute to water and air pollution.
"More fuel efficient cars not only create less air pollution but can save you hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs."
Pollution prevention is often a matter of consumer choices and you can reduce your environmental footprint.
Products that are similar can have much different effects on the environment. The way you use products from your car to lawn care chemicals can significantly affect how much you contribute to air pollution.
"Air pollution from industrial products such as paint and household products like cleaners or shampoos may be two to three times higher than official United States estimates suggest."
Your household energy use may create twice as much greenhouse gas emissions as your car does in a year’s time.
"The typical household spends $2,000 a year on electricity."
Motors on lawn and garden equipment are not as clean as the engine in your car.
"Running a gasoline lawn mower for one hour creates as much air pollution as driving a car 300 miles."
Everyday activities can contribute to air, water or land pollution and you may not even realise it at the time. Here are some things you can do to reduce pollution in the air, water and landfills. Read the full article and tips on how to reduce pollution from ConsumerNotice.org
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