- Idling adds more than 200,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases and air pollutants to the atmosphere.
- Idling wastes 90 million litres of fuel worth over $70 million.
Why stop idling?
- Vehicle emissions contribute to health problems, such as asthma and heart disease.
- Idling engines create unnecessary air pollution, which contributes to smog and climate change.
- Excessive idling fouls spark plugs and increases engine wear.
We would need to plant 30 million trees to absorb the air pollution resulting from GTA drivers idling 5 minutes a day for one year.
This campaign has been generously funded by Natural Resources Canada, the GTA-Clean Air Council.
Greenest City is now beginning registration for the 2005 Idle-Free program. Whether you want to join us for one single event or become a season-long Idle-Free Ambassador,
register today!