How you can help reduce air pollution

There are number of behavioural changes and steps you can take to help to improve air quality.  

• Walk and cycle more or for short journeys  

• 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, at the same speed and at the speed limit, so you can make sure you use fuel more efficiently and reduce emissions (waste from car exhausts) 

• Make sure you look after your vehicle and that it meets standards for emissions. 

• Eat less meat and dairy products 

• Buy local produce if possible and available 

• Compost garden waste, don’t burn it – bonfires cause air pollution and can annoy neighbours; we can take legal action against you if you keep using bonfires 

• Use local services for waste treatment and removal of rubbish 

• Recycle 

• Use our green and garden waste services.

• Use paints, varnishes, glues, wood preservatives with a water base or use products with a low solvent content.