{"id":12,"date":"2023-06-20T13:20:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T13:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sussex-air.net\/air-pollution\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-02-26T16:21:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:21:17","slug":"how-can-i-help","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sussex-air.net\/air-pollution\/improving-air-quality\/how-can-i-help\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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How can I help?<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n
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Go local<\/h2>\n

Could you shop locally? Supporting local businesses whilst reducing air pollution. Most journeys are under 5 miles.<\/a> Try swapping out a journey, walk or cycle instead of driving.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Walk or cycle to school<\/h2>\n

Walking, wheeling or cycling to school is good for us and the planet. The exercise keeps us healthy and positively affects our wellbeing. Walking to school is the most common way children get to school. <\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Start cycling or walking your commute<\/h2>\n

Walking or cycling is proven to improve your wellbeing and reduce air pollution. There are more and more cycle lanes across Sussex.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Cut down on car journeys<\/h2>\n

You might be surprised how cheap and easy public transport or walking or cycling can be. It\u2019s often quicker than driving, especially when you include finding parking. Are there journeys you could easily swap for walking or cycling?<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Give car sharing a go?<\/h2>\n

Know someone that travels the same journey as you? Dropping children at school or travelling to work? Why not give car sharing a go? It saves money and is good for the planet. East Sussex Car Share community – part of the Liftshare network<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Plant more trees and greenery<\/h2>\n

Did you know trees and plans help improve air quality. They form a barrier between people and the pollution helping to catch the pollution, as well as releasing oxygen. Tree-Planting-Guide-for-QGC-from-SWT-Jan-22.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Avoid burning at home<\/h2>\n

Burning solid fuels, in open fires and wood burning stoves has a significant impact on air pollution. They might seem cosy, but they dramatically affect air quality and affect our health. Wood burning stoves: pollution and health impacts – Which?<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Cut down on your meat and dairy intake<\/h2>\n

Meat production produces 10 to 50 times more pollution<\/a> than plant-based foods. Consider eating less meat to help reduce climate change.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Support Clean Air legislation<\/h2>\n

Across the world, laws are being passed to improve air quality. In the UK, more and more cities are introducing clean air zones and charging vehicles which produce large amounts of pollution. We can all support government initiatives to reduce pollution. Clean Air Act 1993<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Switch energy suppliers<\/h2>\n

Does your energy supplier use renewable energy sources? It\u2019s time to check! Consider changing your energy supplier to 100% renewable. This is one of the most significant changes we can make at home.The most sustainable energy suppliers for 2024 – Which? 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