Labor Day Fun!
Labor Day is coming up, and for many of us that means a trip to the beach or the lake! There are so many fun and relaxing activities to do while on the water. A favorite of mine is riding boats in the ocean or lake. However, boats can cause a lot of pollution, damaging the environment. The gasoline used to run the engine releases harmful pollutants into the air. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy your boat ride and minimize the damaging effects.
Here are some helpful ways to reduce your boat pollution:
- Never leave the boat running if you are not using it.
- Do not take the boat out on the water unless necessary.
- Gas will evaporate in the air, causing pollution, so make sure you transport it to places that do not get direct sunlight.
- Try to buy a new, cleaner marine engine.
- Take extra precautions to avoid gas spills.
Have fun relaxing on the water, and don’t forget to pack your lunch in a lunchbox with reusable containers!
