Eight Things You Can Do to Celebrate

1. Volunteer to plant native plants in your community.

2. Host an upcycle event and invite friends and family to exchange or repurpose gently used items like clothing and furniture.

3. If it is time to consider a new vehicle consider replacing your ride with an electric, hybridelectric, or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. Find incentives at: https://driveclean.ca.gov

4. Consider upgrading your appliances. South Coast AQMD has wood-stove changeout program as well as incentives for heat pumps that can save you money and reduce air pollution. Find more at www.aqmd.gov/programs

5. Use a combination of public transportation, walking, or biking when running errands.

6. Consider replacing your gas-burning lawnmower, leaf blower, trimmer, or other lawn care equipment for cleaner, quieter electric versions. Find incentives at: www.aqmd.gov/lawn

7. Plant your favorite fruits and vegetables in pots or in a garden to reduce waste.

8. Consolidate your online orders to reduce shipping materials and fuel used for transportation.