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Pledge Today
As Ozone Action Heroes, our mission is to improve our air by revealing our super powers often, especially on ozone watch and warning days. Pledge to become an Ozone Action Hero from this day forward and combat harmful pollutants by committing to at least three (3) of the heroic actions listed below:


Take the Pledge
Drive smart. Drive less. Power down. Put it off. Zap evaporation. Cool it. Be in the know.
  • Have my vehicle regularly tuned-up
  • Check my vehicle's tire pressure at least monthly
  • Fix my vehicle promptly if the check engine light comes on
  • Park or turn off my vehicle whenever possible, instead of idling
  • Drive during off-peak times and plan routes to avoid congestion
  • Drive the speed limit
  • Drive smoothly, minimizing quick acceleration and braking

DRIVE LESS

  • Share a ride to work or school at least twice a month
  • Combine my errands eliminating single trips
  • Bring my lunch at least twice a week to school or work
  • Take the bus to work or school at least once a week
  • Walk to lunch at least once a week
  • Ride my bike to school or work at least twice a week
  • Work from home at least twice a month

POWER DOWN

  • Turn off my computer everyday
  • Unplug all of my unused appliances everyday
  • Turn off the lights every time I leave a room
  • Turn off the lights at the end of each workday
  • Close the refrigerator or freezer door promptly each time
  • Replace old or broken appliances with energy efficient ones
  • Replace burned out light bulbs with energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs
  • Install solar landscape lighting instead of electric landscape lighting
  • Set my thermostat to an energy-saving 80 degrees from June-October
  • Use ceiling fans to cool whenever possible
  • Install ceiling fans in my home where practical
  • Use my energy efficient temperature settings on my washer and dryer every time
  • Air dry my clothes when possible

PUT IT OFF

  • Operate my dishwasher after 7:00 p.m.
  • Run my washer and or dryer after 7:00 p.m.
  • Use gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment only after 6:00 p.m.
  • Refuel my vehicle after 6:00 p.m.

ZAP EVAPORATION

  • Properly store and cover gasoline, paint and solvents in a shady area of my garage or work area
  • Park my car in the garage or in the shade
  • Use manual or electric lawn equipment instead of gasoline powered
  • When painting or staining use low VOC products
  • When barbequing use a manual charcoal starter instead of lighter fluid

COOL IT

  • Plant at least one tree to provide shade on the south or west side of my house
  • Install awnings on my home

BE IN THE KNOW

  • Tell at least one friend about becoming an Ozone Action Hero
  • Check to see if your employer offers commuting incentives
  • Check with your utility company for energy efficiency or conservation rebates
  • Check on federal or state incentives for buying clean or alternative fueled vehicles
  • Sign up for ozone watch and warning alerts at www.cleanairforce.org or
    • http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/compliance/monitoring/air/monops/ozone_email.html