Clean Air Partners

Did you know you can make a DIY air purifier with basic furnace filters and a box fan? Called Cori-Rosenthal Boxes, these simple purifiers offer an affordable solution to help families maintain clean air in their homes.

We were able to send some families with asthma home with the necessary supplies at the Baltimore Office of Sustainability Open House!

One of the easiest and most delicious things you can do to reduce emissions this summer? Make a caprese salad using locally-grown tomatoes!🍅🌿 Maybe even from your backyard.😉

Combine fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, 🧂&🌶️, balsamic... and voila!

Water heating and treatment both contribute to air pollution, so an easy way to save money AND maintain clean air is to install a low-flow showerhead.🚿 In fact, some households may even qualify for a free one from Washington Gas!

https://wgsmartsavings.com/programs-rebates/va/income_qualifying_energy_efficiency_program

Less water used = less air pollution generated by water treatment. To conserve up to 50% of the water you would normally use on your lawn and garden, use a smart device for watering.💧 Just look for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "WaterSense" label.👍

Why pay (and use valuable energy) to cool parts of your home that you don't use?

If you have a room or an area in your house that you rarely enter, shut HVAC vents in those areas to conserve energy and reduce unnecessary emissions.⚡️❄️

Last month's Baltimore Office of Sustainability Open House was a great success! We enjoyed discussing with attendees and meeting with other community leaders like Grow Home, pictured here with our Education Program Manager, Elizabeth Spike.💚