30 SECONDS
Don’t Be an American Idle
Americans waste nearly four
million gallons of gas annually by
unnecessarily idling. If you will be
idling for more than 30 seconds,
and it is safe to do so, turn
your engine off.
10,000 POUNDS
Fuel in the Cool
Pedal Power
The average vehicle releases
10,000 pounds of carbon dioxide
annually, which contributes to
global warming. Lessen your impact
by walking, bike riding or
carpooling to work once
a week.
8 GALLONS
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The average car loses
eight gallons of fuel each year
to evaporation. Refuel your
vehicle at night, when
temperatures are cooler and
gasoline evaporates
less rapidly.
Georgia’s Clean Air Force, a partnership with
the Georgia Environmental Protection Division,
is encouraging motorists to take positive steps
that help improve air quality in the state.
48 STATE PARKS
Plan a Staycation
Instead of planning a long road trip
this month, plan to take a short trip
to enjoy the natural beauty of one
of Georgia’s 48 state parks.
Experience hiking, biking,
kayaking and more.
5,300 CARS
Make the “Right” Choice
Since 2004, Georgia-based UPS
has saved 10 million gallons of
gasoline – the equivalent to taking
5,300 passenger cars off the road
for an entire year – by instructing
drivers to avoid left turns.
About Georgia’s Clean Air Force
Georgia's Clean Air Force, a partnership with the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), is responsible for the management of the Enhanced Vehicle
Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program throughout Atlanta's 13 metro counties. Since 1996, the Georgia EPD has worked to reduce
harmful vehicle emissions. Georgia's Inspection and Maintenance Program has prevented tons of ozone-forming pollutants from entering the air we
breathe by identifying and repairing nearly two million heavy-polluting vehicles. For more information visit www.cleanairforce.com.