Anti-Idling

• Drop by the Biosphere Resource Centre, take the Canadian Idle and Canadian Tire Quiz and get a free tire pressure gauge (while supplies last)
• Businesses, schools and organizations call 403-678-3445 if you are interested in Anti-Idle signs or want to sign up to green your fleet

Try the following hints:

• Turn off the engine if the vehicle is going to be parked for more than 60
  seconds (except in traffic). 
• On cold winter days, drive the vehicle to warm it up rather than idling
  the engine. (usually no more than two to three minutes of idling is enough
  warm-up time.)
• Avoid using a remote car starter. These devices encourage you to start
  your vehicle before you are ready to leave, which means wasteful idling.
• Use a block heater on cold winter days to warm the engine before starting
  it (ideally, the block heater should be turned on by an automatic timer 2
  hours before starting). This will improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2
  emissions.
• Encourage your family, friends and neighbours about the benefits of reduced
  idling. Encourage them to join you in saving money, protecting the
  environment and contributing to a healthier community.