Stop Needless Idling
Learn more about keeping the air healthy, saving fuel and money, and driving smarter with these free downloadable resources.
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Vehicle Idling at Schools Video
Air monitoring at schools typically finds elevated levels of harmful toxins during pick-up times as parents idle their cars while they wait for their kids.
Help keep your kids and their classmates healthy: If you'll be waiting more than 10 seconds, turn off your engine. Learn more and pledge to stop idling at iturnitoff.com/school.html.
This simple step can dramatically reduce children's exposure to pollutants, save a little money, and help the environment.
SOURCES:
U.S. EPA (https://www.epa.gov/region8/idle-free-schools)
Environmental Defense Fund (https://www.edf.org/sites/default/files/9236_Idling_Nowhere_2009.pdf)
Idle-Free Toolkits
Developed by Alberta’s Airsheds, these free, downloadable resources can be used to support your school, community, and business in establishing idle-free zones.
