Enid Sisskin

Eco Minutes Producer and Host


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Air pollution is a threat to your health, the environment and the economy.  According to the EPA, each day, pollution causes thousands of illnesses leading to lost days at work and school.  Toxic air pollutants and the chemicals that form ground-level ozone and acid rain can damage trees, crops, wildlife, and water bodies.  It reduces agricultural crop and commercial forest yields by billions of dollars each year.   Two of the biggest contributors to air pollution are vehicles and electric utilities.  By decreasing the amount of driving you do and your electricity use, you can make a diffe

It’s getting warmer now and that means more time outdoors in the heat.  It’s also time to be aware of air quality levels.  While exposure to ozone air pollution causes adverse health effects in most people, children are especially susceptible. Children spend more time outdoors, especially in the summer when ozone levels are the highest.   And, they engage in vigorous activities resulting in more air and pollution taken deep into their lungs.

Spray products can be a major source of air pollution.  In the San Francisco Bay Area, 50 tons per day of pollution come from spray products. That's more Volatile Organic Compound emissions than from all the Bay Area oil refineries! These aerosol products include hairspray, furniture polish, cooking sprays, bathroom cleaners, air fresheners, antiperspirants, insecticides, and hobby craft sprays.




Drive the speed limit - you get better fuel efficiency.  This is the EcoMinute and I’m ES. Traveling at 55 mph will give you up to 21% better mileage than when you drive 65 mph or 70 mph. 

For every 5 mph you drive over 60, it’s like paying an additional  24 cents a gallon.  Also, drive steadily.  Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Think ahead when approaching hills. If you accelerate, do it before you reach the hill, not while you're on it.  Avoid tailgating - the driver in front of you is unpredictable.

Addicted to Pinterest? Itching to start a new repurpose project?  Hi this is EcoMinute and I’m Connie Bryars with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity...If you’re the crafty type, then we’d like to invite you to host a Reuse and Repurpose class at the store.