Keep it in the Green

What your family can to to help "Keep it in the Green!"

At Home

• If you use wood to heat your home, burn only clean, dry wood and keep the damper open to provide plenty of air to your fire.
• Upgrade your wood stove or fireplace insert to a more efficient, EPA-certified device or natural gas appliance.
• Replace your gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment with manual or electric-powered models.
• Apply paints with rollers and brushes instead of sprays; it cuts down on fumes.
• Avoid using oil/solvent-based paints, degreasers or lighter fluids.

On the Go

• Keep your tires properly inflated and keep your vehicle regularly maintained.
• Carpool to work, school or meetings.
• Combine errands to reduce vehicle trips.
• Don’t overfill your car’s gas tank.
• Take the bus. Spokane Transit can help you plan your trip.
• Walk or ride a bike to where you need to go, and get in some exercise while you're at it!