What You Can Do To Protect The Ozone Layer

By avoiding products and practices that damage the ozone layer and fighting for more action from governments and industries, we can all continue to help the ozone layer heal. We've compiled five things you can begin doing today to continue the progress being made: Check fire extinguishers for active ingredients. If you find that “halon” or “halogenated hydrocarbon” is the main ingredient in your fire extinguisher, locate a hazardous waste center in your area or call your local fire department for instructions on how to recycle it. You can replace it with a model that does not contain this harmful ozone-depleting chemical. Avoid aerosol products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). While, for the most part, CFCs have been banned or reduced in many countries, be sure to always check the label on…

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