Ways to Protect the Ozone Layer:
- Minimize high altitude aircraft flights (oxygen reduction and water vapor deposition)
- Minimize rocket flights (water vapor deposition)
- Encourage growth of plants that produce oxygen, discourage deforestation
- Decrease / control releases of high temperature steam / moisture to the atmosphere
- Eliminate production and release of known ozone depleting chemicals (such as CFCs and HCFCs) where remotely possible. Subsidize production of safer alternatives where possible.
- Establish controls to assure that new compounds to be used in high volume, are surveyed for effect on ozone.
Actions an Individual Can Take (see the link below for more):
- Ensure technicians repairing your refrigerator or air conditioner recover and recycle the old CFCs so they are not released into the atmosphere.
- Vehicle air conditioning units should regularly be checked for leaks.
- Ask about converting your car to a substitute refrigerant if the a/c system needs major repair
- Help start a refrigerant recovery and recycling program in your area if none already exists.
- Replace halon fire extinguishers with alternatives (e.g. carbon dioxide or foam).
- Suggest school activities to increase awareness of the problem and to initiate local action.
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