Business Tips and Ideas

There are many simple, effective ways for a business or an organization to help keep Tulsa's air clear. Here are a few of them:

Raise Employee Awareness:

• Distribute Ozone Alert! information to employees, customers or clients, making them more aware of the ozone problem the Tulsa area faces.
• Post announcements of Ozone Alert! Days at prominent locations and encourage employees to follow the tips for reducing ozone.
• Make Ozone Alert! Days casual dress days as an incentive for employees to participate.
• Include articles about Ozone Alert! Day Actions in employee newsletters or with paychecks
• Sponsor public information materials and announcements to help get the word out.

Examine Transportation Options:

• Encourage employees to take the bus, carpool, bike or walk to work on Ozone Alert! Days.
• Plan meetings early in the morning and carpool, or reduce travel by using conference calls instead.
• Consider offering employees the option of telecommuting or flex time hours to reduce traffic congestion on Ozone Alert! Days.
• Refuel fleet vehicles in the evening.

Address Facility Issues:

• Postpone mowing corporate lawns on Ozone Alert! Days.
• Conserve energy by setting back the air conditioner a few degrees, turning out lights and turning off copiers, computers, and printers when not in use.
• Minimize bulk loading and unloading of fuel, solvents and volatile chemicals.
• Use only water-based paints, cleaners, and solvents.
• Reschedule or reduce plant operations that significantly contribute to the formation of ozone.

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