Indoor Air Pollution
By: Sadie Smith
Affect on health
Environmental Issues
Preventing Indoor Pollution
Adopt a smoke-free home. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General)
Install a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector near bedrooms and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall.
Vacuum carpets often to remove allergens that trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions.
Test your home for radon gas. If levels are above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level, take steps to reduce those levels. (EPA)
Have gas appliances professionally installed, vented outside, and checked annually for carbon monoxide leaks.
Never run cars, lawnmowers and other combustion devices inside the garage. Always operate a safe distance from windows and doors.
- Properly ventilate rooms with high humidity, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and basements, to prevent moisture buildup and mold.
How to recycle and reuse
- Limit purchases to necessary products
- Purchase environmentally preferable products
- Consider using products to the full extent of their useful life
- Share materials and equipment with coworkers and friends
- Identify and promote recycling programs at work and in your community
Sources
Works Cited
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"Clean Household Energy Can save People's Lives." WHO. World Health Organization, Mar. 2014. Web. 16 Apr. 2015.
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"Recycling." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 09 Dec. 2014. Web. 14 Apr. 2015.