The layer of the atmosphere where we find ozone, also known as the ozonosphere, is formed by gases that partly defend the Earth from the radiation produced by the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the Sun. Without this protection, the risk of cancer, eye problems and immunosuppression. The use of greenhouse gases in industry and household activities has caused a decrease in ozone. If we managed to eliminate these chemicals, the ozonosphere would be able to repair itself in about fifty years.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Reduce the use of greenhouse gas
Step 1. Check the ingredients of your fire extinguisher
If the main ingredient is "halogenated hydrocarbon", look for a suitable disposal center to recycle it, and buy a model that does not contain this substance. If you have to use the fire extinguisher, you will avoid creating serious damage to the environment.
Step 2. Do not buy chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) spray products
These substances have been banned or reduced in many products, and the only way to understand if they are present is to check the brand of your sprays, deodorants and household products. Opt for pump spray products or aerosol cans to reduce the risk.
Step 3. As soon as you see that your fridge, freezer or air conditioner has problems, fix them
These devices use a chemical agent that damages the ozone, and releases it into the atmosphere. If one of them breaks, look for a safe place for its recycling, so that the freon (the gas in question) is not dispersed into the atmosphere.
Step 4. Buy a new fridge, freezer or air conditioner that does not contain freon or other chlorofluorocarbons
Many companies have models with fluorine and non-chlorine, which does not create ozone problems.
Step 5. Buy wood and plywood products that have not been treated with methyl bromide
It is a pesticide used to fumigate, but it causes damage to the ozone layer.
As important as eliminating CFCs is trying to choose construction products that do not contain bromomethane. Bromine is in fact more toxic than chlorine for ozone
Step 6. Do not buy office products such as liquid or compressed air correctors that contain methyl chloroform
It is also called " 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane. " It is a widely used solvent, but it causes damage to the atmosphere.
Method 2 of 2: Supporting Ozone Protection
Step 1. Look at where your food comes from
If your country or city allows the use of bromomethane, write a letter or call your local representatives to ask for this harmful pesticide to be banned.
Step 2. Ask your doctor to prescribe CFC-free medications
This is especially important for asthma, which is quite common. Inhalers, in fact, often use CFCs.
Step 3. Sign petitions or write letters to companies that make CFC products, to make sure they write it on the products themselves
Step 4. Talk to your friends, especially those who use cars a lot, and with companies, proposing to reduce the use of toxic substances
The ozone hole can only repair itself if these substances stop being used.
