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Second Friday of August The Inter -American Day of Air Quality is commemorated.Lima.- Air is life. This statement synthesizes its vital importance for humanity and for the entire planet. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure its optimal quality, since clean air is essential for our health, the balance of ecosystems and the mitigation of climate change.
Next, the General Directorate of Environmental Quality and Eco -Efficiency of the Ministry of Environment (MINAM) advises you to perform these simple actions to contribute to improving air quality from different spaces:
At home:
- Avoid burning waste, leaves or wood in open spaces.
- Separate and recycle the waste that is generated in your home to reduce polluting emissions because of the inadequate final disposal of these.
- Use efficient appliances and have periodic maintenance.
- Reduce the use of aerosols and paintings with solvents.
At work:
- Promotes the shared use of transport or sustainable means such as electric mobility, bicycle or scooter.
- Save energy, turning off equipment and lights when they are not used.
- It encourages and practices responsible consumption and avoids the use of single -use plastics.
For school teachers:
- It encourages the use of shared school transport or non -motorized vehicles.
- Performs school projects on technological innovations that seek to improve air quality.
- Mobilizes the educational community to sow and take care of green areas around the institution.
- Practice and encourage recycling, as well as responsible consumption between students.
Municipalities:
- Promote arborization and maintenance programs of green areas.
- Improve the control of illegal burning and vehicular emissions.
- Promote environmental education fairs and campaigns.
- Implement infrastructure for sustainable mobility.
Every second Friday of August the Inter -American Day of Air Quality (Diaire) is commemorated, a date that seeks to sensitize the population about the importance of breathing clean air and foster actions that contribute to reducing air pollution.
Some human activities such as motorized transport, waste burning or inefficient use of energy contribute to the deterioration of air quality. The commitment to cleaner air begins with our daily decisions. Each action counts: at home, work, school or from local governments, we can add to improve air quality.
