Happy Earth Day!
Some Ideas From the Save The Bay web site: www.savesfbay.org
Reduce Bay Pollution!
Up to 70 percent of Bay pollution comes from toxic runoff from our homes, cars, and neighborhoods. Fortunately, because we create this pollution, we have the power to reduce it.
Everyone can make simple lifestyle changes to improve the health of our Bay:
- Switch to reusable shopping bags
- Tune your car regularly to prevent oil leaks
- Use a professional car wash - they send dirty water to the wastewater treatment plant
- Dispose of e-waste and mercury-containing items at the Household Hazardous Waste facility
- Responsibly dispose of old medicine
- Don’t litter and pick up trash in your neighborhood
And don’t forget that Save The Bay offers numerous volunteer events where you can help clean up and restore the Bay.