Mow Down Air Pollution Contest

Mow Down Air Pollution
in July and Win! 

 Did you know?

• 40 million lawn mowers consume 200 million gallons of gasoline each summer. 
• Gasoline-powered garden tools emit 5% of the nation's air pollution.
• Emissions from gasoline-powered equipment contributes to the creation of ground-level ozone—a hazardous air pollutant.
• Ozone is our main air quality concern during summer. Most of the ozone-forming emissions come from many small sources, spread over a wide area.
• Click here to see a short video on how ozone is formed.

There are a variety of ways you can help reduce air pollution this summer, see list below.

You can WIN electric yard & garden equipment! 

Spokane Clean Air, KHQ Television, Black & Decker, and Lowes (E. 16205 Broadway location) are bringing the community the Mow Down Air Pollution Contest during July. You could win one of these prize packages:

Black & Decker Products

• Cordless Mulching Mower, plus $50 dining gift certificate
• Cordless Hedger, plus $50 dining gift certificate
• Cordless String Trimmer, plus $50 dining gift certificate
• Cordless Sweeper, plus $50 dining gift certificate
  

Enter to win today!

Entries will be accepted beginning July 1 through July 31, 2011. Click here to enter. Weekly prizes will be awarded. Drawings will take place on Fridays: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29. The winner will be announced on KHQ's Saturday morning newscast.

Ways you can help clear the air this summer:

• On 90+ degree days, hold off using gasoline-powered yard equipment until evening, or on a cooler day.
• Consider electric or manual-powered yard and garden tools when it's time to replace your gas-powered equipment.
• Use a gas can that is easy to handle and use a funnel spout with a stop device to prevent overfilling.
• Store gasoline in a tightly-closed container, in a cool, dark place. Keep at ground level to reduce the risk of falling and spilling.
• Refuel your vehicle after 5 p.m.
• Avoid over-filling your vehicle's gas tank.
• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Combine errands for fewer automobile trips.
• Bike, walk, ride the bus or share a ride.

Special thanks to the sponsors: