What Can you Do?

You can help clear the air! Here are some of the ways.

Drive less. Consider using sustainable transportation options such as carpooling, transit, cycling or walking whenever possible. If you need to drive, combine errands to reduce the number of trips (& time) you take. Go idle-free. Don’t idle for more than 10 seconds (except in traffic), and reinforce your commitment by making an idle-free pledge.
Avoid drive-thrus. Rather than waiting in line idling, park and go inside.
Consider low-emission vehicles. Could an electric, hybrid or other clean energy vehicle work for your family? The City of Kamloops has free, public Electric Vehicle charging stations.
Burn wood more cleanly. Put an insert in your fireplace and cure your firewood properly. Follow BC Lung’s Burn Smart Tips. If you're replacing your old wood stove, look for a CSA/EPA-certified clean-burning option, or an efficient gas, propane or electric alternative.
Avoid open burning. Compost organic materials at home or take them to the City's compost facilities. If you do open burn, obey all applicable bylaws (p.14-19) and conditions of permits.
Manage home heating. Put on a sweater instead of turning up the heat; install a programmable thermostat; keep the heat down when you are away; increase energy efficiency by replacing older windows.

Manage your fleet. Encourage and monitor idle-free operations among the drivers in your fleet.
Consider low-emission vehicles. Consider whether electric, hybrid or other clean energy vehicles could work for your business or institution.
Carefully choose winter traction material. Consider the impact of dust created from winter traction material, and whether alternates can be used.
Incentivize sustainable transportation options. Make it easier for your employees to take transit, carpool, bike or walk to work, as well as for travel during the work day.
Improve energy efficiency. Save on energy costs while reducing emissions related to operating buildings. Here are tips.