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Clean Air Mail. The monthly Air North Texas e-newsletter includes air quality news and tips for reducing emissions, and in many cases, saving money. Read archived issues or sign up to receive them.

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2010
Looking Back: A Year of Change
For better or worse, how we choose to live contributes to the impact we have on the environment. See how many clean air choices you're making and identify areas on which you can improve in 2011.  More>>
Give Back to the Environment
The more we invest, whether time, talents or money, in protecting the environment, the more benefits will be reaped.  More>>
Get Involved, Motivated for Change
Be an example for cleaner air, and then learn tips to encourage friends, family and co-workers to join you. Learn how to create friendly competitions and incentives to encourage others to go green and breathe clean with you.  More>>
Grow a Green Corporate Culture Grow a Green Corporate Culture
Green improvements at the workplace not only positively benefit air quality and our planet, but also have a huge impact on productivity.  More>>
Photo: Two girls eating lunch outside Eat, Drink and be Merry the Green Way
Environmental consciousness does not have to be left at home when dining and going out. Instead, simple tips make it easy to develop a green palate while still having fun out and about with friends and family.  More>>
photo of father and son sitting by a campsite

Go Green with Friends & Family
One of the greatest gifts of going green is that it can actually change the way we interact with our friends and families. We grow closer as a result of changing our behaviors and making new lifestyle improvements together. Today, make the decision to change your behavior. One green habit can be passed on easily.  More>>

recycling bins Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
There is no such place as "away" for items thrown out. According to the EPA, every day in the United States, roughly 690,000 tons of materials are dumped in landfills. However, 75 to 90 percent of your waste can be recycled. Learn to do more with less, advertise your trash and consider composting. More>>
photo of a canvas bag with veggies Become a Green Consumer
Some of the biggest problems facing our planet begin with consumer choices. Shop smarter and rethink your routine to become a greener consumer and decrease the impact your choices have on the environment.  More>>
photo of a car with someone's feet haning out the window and blue sky in the back Green Your Ride
Changing what and how you drive can save you a small fortune, turn the tide on climate change and clean the air.  More>>
photo of cleaning supplies Clean Green
Slightly change how you clean and with what you clean to decrease your environmental impact. For example, wash clothes in cold rather than hot water. If 1 million people did this, we'd eliminate 250,000 tons of CO2 annually.  More>>
photo of a home Home, Green Home
Retrofitting, energy auditing and unplugging unused items save money and decrease impact on the environment.  Homes account for more than 20 percent of our national energy demand. Learn tips to save in every room.  More>>
clock Now is the time for change
As we reflect on time passed and progress into the new year, have we considered “improving air quality” as  a resolution? Uncover misconceptions about environmental stewardship.  More>>

 

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