The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is inviting residents to participate in the sixth annual California Clean Air Day on Wednesday.
Designed around individual actions, the event is a statewide initiative hosted by the nonprofit Coalition for Clean Air premised on the idea that shared experiences unite people to improve community health, the air district said in a news release Monday.
Bay Area residents, community groups, businesses and local government agencies can participate by visiting www.cleanairday.org and taking the Clean Air Day pledge, which offers a menu of activities that help clear the air from changing air filters to opting not to drive or switching out harmful cleaning products.
“Clean Air Day is a reminder of the pressing need to incorporate actions in our daily routines that improve air quality and combat climate change,” Air District executive officer Philip Fine said in a statement.
“We all have a role to play in keeping the air clean. Simple actions like limiting driving, taking transit or composting food scraps protect our air and lead to a healthier Bay Area,” Fine added.
“Clean Air Day is a reminder of the pressing need to incorporate actions in our daily routines that improve air quality and combat climate change.” Philip Fine, Air District executive officer
In 2022, nearly 2 million people and over 650 organizations pledged to do their part to improve air quality, according to the agency.
This year, Clean Air Day will focus on engaging and supporting youth in cleaning the air with education programs in schools and student-led efforts to raise awareness of air pollution issues, the agency said.
Clean Air Day allows for virtual and in-person participation. A full list of Clean Air Day events being held around the Bay Area is available at www.cleanairday.org/events.