4 steps to reduce air pollution at home

Protecting our environment starts at home. The following recommendations are designed to reduce air pollution through simple steps you can implement in your home.


Change the lights

Replace the five most frequently used lights in your house with light bulbs with energy star seal thus use less energy and do your part to reduce pollution from power plants. There are over 40 products with the label, including lights, electronics, air conditioning and heating appliances.

Cool your home intelligently

Improving the performance of your air conditioning system. Contact a licensed contractor for annual maintenance and remember to clean or replace air filters regularly. Use a programmable thermostat Energy Star certified

Seal your home

The windows and doors with slots, cold walls or ceilings and high energy bills are symptoms of air leaks (usually in the attic and basement) and poor thermal insulation. Seal air leaks, add insulation and choose ENERGY STAR qualified windows when replacing old windows. Thereby improve the comfort and durability of your home, save energy and help protect our environment.

Spread the word

Talk to your friends or relatives, colleagues or members of the association of parents of school. Discuss how energy efficiency is good for their homes and good for our environment. Let them know five people and together we will help our homes help us all.