TIPS FOR AN ECO-FRIENDLY SUMMER

WHO SAYS EARTH DAY IS ONLY ONCE A YEAR?

You don’t need to wait until Earth Day to be eco-friendly

It is important to be eco-friendly on a daily basis, especially in the summer

The following slides will show you how you can be more eco-friendly this summer

BEACH WATER QUALITY

Check the beach water quality before you arrive at the beach

Make sure there are no hidden pollutants in the water

Visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s website to find out the current water quality report for your chosen beach

SUN PROTECTION

The sun’s UV rays can be very damaging to your skin

Always remember to use sunscreen even on cloudy days

Add extra sunscreen between 10 am and 4 pm when the sun’s rays are the most dangerous

Opt to use a natural sunscreen which is better for your skin and the environment due to the lack of chemically active ingredients

TOPPING OFF YOUR CAR’S GAS TANK

Avoid overfilling your gas tank on hot days

Every gas spill evaporates which can add to air pollution

To err on the safe side, always maintain your gas tank with just enough fuel without it being filled to capacity or worst yet --- overfilled.

AIR QUALITY

Make sure to check your region’s air quality on a frequent basis

Ground level ozone can be the most harmful during the warmest part of the day

If your region is experiencing a bad ozone day it may be better to stay indoors until the air quality improves

MAKE EVERY DAY EARTH DAY!

Follow all of these tips to make every day an eco-friendly one

What are you waiting for? Grab some sunscreen, a hat, check the water and air quality, and head to the beach!