The quality of the air we breathe is of enormous importance, not only for our health but also for our wellbeing. Each of us can influence this global problem through our daily actions.

Regularly checking the air quality in your area and avoiding outdoor activities on days with high pollution levels can help protect our health. We can use the available apps and websites that keep us informed about the state of the air, such as the website of the Chief Inspectorate of Environmental Protection, or we can be tempted to make our own building a simple home air quality monitoring station. 

Checking air quality is one thing, but we know that this is not enough for you and that you have a great desire to do more. Here's a quick guide for people who want to take action and make a positive impact on air quality. Start with these things!

1. Instead of driving, use public transport, cycling or walking (for more information, see the advice [LINK] "Which mode of transport to choose in order not to pollute").
2. Choose environmentally friendly forms of heating while not overheating your home. Reducing the temperature by as little as 1 deg C can reduce the amount of pollutants that enter the atmosphere.
3. Ensure energy efficiency in the home - using less energy in the home contributes to reducing emissions from power plants. We can do this by:
   • House insulation;
   • Choosing energy-efficient appliances;
   • Replacing ordinary incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs;
   • Switching off lights and electrical appliances when not using them.
4. Plant trees and plants - plants provide oxygen and help clean the air as they absorb carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
5. Don't burn your rubbish! Burning waste releases many dangerous substances into the atmosphere, such as hydrogen chloride, heavy metals, cadmium, sulphur dioxide. 
6. Use renewable energy - this results in reductions in gas emissions, which affects air quality and thus helps to combat climate change.

These are just examples of actions you can take to contribute to the fight for cleaner air. Improving air quality is crucial both globally and locally. Decisions by governments are of great importance in this topic, but not only. Improving air quality requires commitment and daily action from each and every one of us.