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It's Your Turn - Turn It Off


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HEALTHY AIR, HEALTHY KIDS

I pledge to idle for no longer than 10 seconds (when not in traffic).
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By pledging to stop idling you will save

50 Gallons of gas per year

(That's 5 less gas station trips every year for you)

with {{pledge_results.count|number}} pledges so far, we will save

{{pledge_results.gallons|number}} Gallons of gasoline

(That's {{pledge_results.barrels|number}} less barrels of imported crude oil every year for america)

VEHICLE IDLING AT SCHOOLS

Air monitoring at schools typically finds elevated levels of toxins during pick-up times. The source — exhaust from idling vehicles — is linked to increases in asthma, allergies, heart and lung disease and even cancer. Children are especially at risk because their lungs are still developing and they inhale more air per pound of body weight.


Do your part to keep your kids and their classmates healthy: If you'll be waiting more than 10 seconds, turn off your engine. This simple step can dramatically reduce children's exposure to pollutants, save a little money, and help the environment.


Ready to clear the air? Take our pledge to Turn It Off.

Sources: U.S. EPA, Environmental Defense Fund

Pass It On

Help Make More Schools Idle-Free



TOOLS & RESOURCES

Start an idle-free movement at your school with our downloadable signs, fact sheets and guides.

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Poster

Educate your community about vehicle idling by hanging this poster at your workplace, local coffee shop, school or community bulletin board.
11 X 17 INCHES

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Ticket

Keep these educational “tickets” handy in your glove compartment to leave on windshields of idling vehicles. (4 tickets per sheet)
8.5 X 11 INCHES

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Flyer

Inspire others to take action against unnecessary idling with this informational flyer.
8.5 X 11 INCHES

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Guides

Learn how to take action on idling, organize a pledge drive, host a film screening, and more in this packet of six easy-to-follow guides.
8.5 X 11 INCHES

DONATE

Pitch in $10 to help us spread the message to more schools.

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