Transportation
Use bikes, walking, public transportation, and carpooling as much as possible. Reduce pollution from you car as follows:
- keep engine well-tuned;
- make sure the catalytic converter is functioning properly;
- avoid jackrabbit starts and high speeds.
Dispose of used oil and other automotive liquids properly, avoid skin contact; these contain metals and other toxic compounds:
Motor Oil and Batteries: Deliver to a service station or reclamation center for recycling.Solvents: Store contaminated kerosene, diesel fuel, and other solvents in closed jars until particles settle out, then strain and reuse. When thoroughly used, these solvents may be mixed with waste oil for recycling. Do not use gasoline as a solvent or for cleaning; gasoline's toxic chemicals are absorbed through the skin, and once contaminated gasoline is difficult to dispose of safely.
Transmission Fluid: May be mixed with waste oil and delivered to service station for recycling.