18 May 2025
IDLING MYTH #6 “I can avoid a traffic warden giving me a ticket on a yellow line.” Wrong. It is an offence to idle and it can get you a ticket. The traffic warden will ask you to leave if you are in the car, regardless of whether your engine is on. #idling #EnginesOff
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17 May 2025
IDLING MYTH #5 “Leaving the car running is cheaper, as it uses less fuel than switching on and off again.” Wrong! Idling for more than 10 sec actually uses more fuel than switching on and off again. #idling #EnginesOff
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16 May 2025
IDLING MYTH #4 "I need the engine running to use car functions such as phone charging and listening to the radio without draining the battery” You can run these functions with the engine off. The car battery will not go flat by just running these #IdlingMyths #Idling #EnginesOff
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14 May 2025
IDLING MYTH #2 “I’m not affected if I’m sitting inside a car.” Tests show that #AirPollution inside cars is HIGHER than outside, as cars take in emissions from surrounding vehicles and recirculate them. #IdlingMyths #Idling #EnginesOff
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13 May 2025
IDLING MYTH #1 “Idling doesn’t create a lot of #AirPollution" Wrong! An idling car can produce twice as much emissions as an engine in motion (150 balloons of harmful emissions every minute). Switching off your engine CAN reduce air pollution. #idling #EnginesOff
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12 May 2025
Discover the environmental harm caused by #idling through this impactful short video. Switch your #EnginesOff to cut down on emissions and conserve fuel. @idlingaction #EcoAwareness buff.ly/3tuEEz0
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7 Feb 2025
Have you spotted a @GreenSchoolRuns banner in Hampstead promoting engine-off practices? 🚗🛑 Remember to switch off your vehicle's engine if stationary for more than 10 seconds! 🌿🌍 #idlingaction #EnginesOff
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2 Feb 2025
IDLING MYTH #6 “I can avoid a traffic warden giving me a ticket on a yellow line.” Wrong. It is an offence to idle and it can get you a ticket. The traffic warden will ask you to leave if you are in the car, regardless of whether your engine is on. #idling #EnginesOff
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1 Feb 2025
IDLING MYTH #5 “Leaving the car running is cheaper, as it uses less fuel than switching on and off again.” Wrong! Idling for more than 10 sec actually uses more fuel than switching on and off again. #idling #EnginesOff
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31 Jan 2025
IDLING MYTH #4 "I need the engine running to use car functions such as phone charging and listening to the radio without draining the battery” You can run these functions with the engine off. The car battery will not go flat by just running these #IdlingMyths #Idling #EnginesOff
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29 Jan 2025
Discover the environmental harm caused by #idling through this impactful short video. Switch your #EnginesOff to cut down on emissions and conserve fuel. @idlingaction #EcoAwareness buff.ly/3tuEEz0
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29 Jan 2025
IDLING MYTH #2 “I’m not affected if I’m sitting inside a car.” Tests show that #AirPollution inside cars is HIGHER than outside, as cars take in emissions from surrounding vehicles and recirculate them. #IdlingMyths #Idling #EnginesOff
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28 Jan 2025
IDLING MYTH #1 “Idling doesn’t create a lot of #AirPollution" Wrong! An idling car can produce twice as much emissions as an engine in motion (150 balloons of harmful emissions every minute). Switching off your engine CAN reduce air pollution. #idling #EnginesOff
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29 Nov 2024
IDLING MYTH #4 "I need the engine running to use car functions such as phone charging and listening to the radio without draining the battery” You can run these functions with the engine off. The car battery will not go flat by just running these #IdlingMyths #Idling #EnginesOff
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27 Nov 2024
IDLING MYTH #2 “I’m not affected if I’m sitting inside a car.” Tests show that #AirPollution inside cars is HIGHER than outside, as cars take in emissions from surrounding vehicles and recirculate them. #IdlingMyths #Idling #EnginesOff
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26 Nov 2024
Always great to see children advocating for their right to cleaner air! #EnginesOff #Idling buff.ly/4eexILG
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26 Nov 2024
IDLING MYTH #1 “Idling doesn’t create a lot of #AirPollution" Wrong! An idling car can produce twice as much emissions as an engine in motion (150 balloons of harmful emissions every minute). Switching off your engine CAN reduce air pollution. #idling #EnginesOff
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2 Oct 2024
IDLING MYTH #2 “I’m not affected if I’m sitting inside a car.” Tests show that #AirPollution inside cars is HIGHER than outside, as cars take in emissions from surrounding vehicles and recirculate them. #IdlingMyths #Idling #EnginesOff
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1 Oct 2024
IDLING MYTH #1 “Idling doesn’t create a lot of #AirPollution" Wrong! An idling car can produce twice as much emissions as an engine in motion (150 balloons of harmful emissions every minute). Switching off your engine CAN reduce air pollution. #idling #EnginesOff
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25 Sep 2024
Have you spotted a @GreenSchoolRuns banner in Hampstead promoting engine-off practices? 🚗🛑 Remember to switch off your vehicle's engine if stationary for more than 10 seconds! 🌿🌍 #idlingaction #EnginesOff
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