{"id":59,"date":"2017-09-08T11:53:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T06:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aqi.in\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2022-11-01T10:50:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T05:20:13","slug":"10-best-ways-to-reduce-air-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/10-best-ways-to-reduce-air-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Ways to Reduce Air Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Let&#8217;s discuss these 10 best ways to reduce air pollution.<\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">1. Using public transports<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Using public transport is a sure short way of contributing to less air pollution as it provides with less gas and energy, even carpools contribute to it. In addition to less release of fuels and gas, using a public transport can also help in saving money. Lesser vehicles on roads will contribute to lesser emissions. Using public transport will help in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reducing the overall emissions<\/li>\n<li>Number of vehicles reduced on the roads<\/li>\n<li>Lesser traffic congestion episodes<\/li>\n<li>It is pocket friendly alternative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/air-quality-sensor\/carbon-dioxide-co2-sensor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ndir-co2-sensor.png\" alt=\"ndir co2 sensor\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">2. Turn off the lights when not in use<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The energy that the lights take also contribute to air pollution, thus less consumption of electricity can save energy. Use energy saving fluorescent lights to help the environment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/recycling-001-1024x440.jpg\" alt=\"reduce air pollution\" width=\"719\" height=\"309\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">3. Recycle and Reuse<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The concept of recycle and reuse is not just conserve resources and use them judicially but also is helpful for air pollution as it helps in reducing pollution emissions. The recycled products also take less power to make other products.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/air-quality-monitor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/prana-air-quality-monitor.png\" alt=\"prana air quality monitor\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">4. No to plastic bags<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The use of plastic products could be very harmful to the environment as they take a very long time to decompose, due to their material made up of oil. The use of paper bags instead is a better alternative as they decompose easily and are recyclable.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">5. Reduction of forest fires and smoking<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The collecting of garbage and getting it on fire in dry seasons or dry leaves catching fires is a huge factor for causing air pollution, moreover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/cigarettes-smoke-air-pollution\/\">smoking<\/a> also causes air pollution and causes the air quality to worsen along with obviously damaging one\u2019s health.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">6. Use of fans instead of Air Conditioner<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The usage of AC\u2019s takes a lot of energy and emits a lot of heat which is bad for the environment. AC\u2019s also take a lot of power and energy to work as compared to fans.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">7. Use filters for chimneys<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The gas that is emitted from fireplaces in homes and factories are extremely dangerous for air pollution and harms the air quality severely. The use of filters should be used at least if the consumption couldn\u2019t be lessened, this will help to reduce the effect of harmful gases absorbing in the air.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">8. Avoid usage of crackers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The use of crackers during festivals and weddings is sadly one of the biggest contributors to air pollution, leading to a layer of smog which is extremely harmful for health. So, practice of no crackers should be implemented.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/n95-pollution-mask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2nd-gen-n95-pollution-mask.jpg\" alt=\"2nd gen n95 pollution mask\" width=\"2400\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">9. Avoid using of products with chemicals<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Products that use the chemicals in their usage or smell strongly, like paints or perfumes should be used less or outside the house. There can also be an alternative to use products with low chemical content and organic properties.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">10. Implement Afforestation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last but not the least, plant and grow as many trees as possible. The practice of planting trees provides a lot of benefits to the environment and helps with the release of oxygen.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/7-things-avoid-air-pollution-new-delhi\/\">7 Things to Avoid During Air Pollution in Delhi<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Wear a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/n95-pollution-mask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good N95 mask<\/a> while you are in outside environment to protect from the pollution<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.aqi.data&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1210 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqi.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AQI-India-App.jpg\" alt=\"AQI India App\" width=\"820\" height=\"312\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s discuss these 10 best ways to reduce air pollution. 1. 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