You can help reduce air pollution

Newham residents can take several steps to help reduce the risk from air pollution.

On the road

• Use public transport wherever possible
• Avoid short journeys as they are far less efficient for your vehicle
• Car share particularly on popular journeys such as the 'school run'
• Drive smoothly, consistently and at the speed limit. These will ensure your fuel use is more efficient and reduces emissions
• Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained and that you comply to emissions standards

At home

• Reduce energy consumption by closing windows and improving insulation so reducing fuel use.
• Hints and tips from the Energy Saving Trust website
• Manage energy website

In the garden

• Compost garden waste rather than burning. (We discourage bonfires as they cause air pollution and can annoy neighbours. If bonfires are a persistant problem, legal action can be taken by the Environmental Health Service)
• Make use of local services for waste treatment and rubbish removal
• Recycle
• Make use of the waste services provided by Newham

DIY around the house

• When using paints, varnishes, glues, wood preservatives etc use water based or low solvent products