Category Archives: 2026

Indoor Air Quality: Microplastics in Indoor Air?

Illustration of a living room with text about indoor air quality and microplastics. Transcribed Text: Take Charge of Your Indoor Air Quality Microplastics in Indoor Air: What We Know & What You Can Do.

Microplastics in Indoor Air: What We Know & What You Can Do

February is a time when we usually spend more time indoors, making indoor air quality especially important for your health and comfort.

What Are Microplastics?

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters. Indoors, they are most found as microscopic synthetic fibers shed from materials like polyester, nylon, acrylic, and polypropylene. Research shows these particles occur widely in indoor air and are inhaled during everyday activities.

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Our 2025 Year in Review

Whew! What a year. We knew going into 2025 that people felt discouraged and worried about climate action with a new federal administration. But have hope! Because there is meaningful, sustained action taking place right here — action we could not have accomplished without your support.

You showed up for our Climate Plan survey, supported renewable energy options for Salt Lakers, recycled tons of material (9 million tons, actually) and exchanged a lot of gas-powered yard care equipment for electric instead. All this will keep adding up to solutions for a healthy, sustainable future.

Visit our website to check out our 2025 recap and the exciting work we’ve got on deck for 2026.

Press Release: Salt Lake City launches fourth year of grants to increase food access, gardening in the community

A close-up of beekeeper, Alex Wonder, wearing protective gear as she checks the health of her bees and their hive.
Alex Wonder checks on the health of her bees and their hive during a Rose Park Bee Club meeting in Salt Lake City. Photo by Ashley Detrick/Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office

Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department opened applications for the SLC Food Microgrant program to increase Salt Lakers’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food.

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Let’s Talk EVs

By SLCgreen intern Wiley Speckman and staff Jude Westwood

Electric car at a charging station on a city street with trees and buildings in the background.

Thinking about a new car? Gas feels familiar and reliable, but if you care about climate change and air quality you may want to consider an electric vehicle (EV) instead. Here’s what you need to know.

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Indoor Air Quality: Test Your Home for Radon

Promotional graphic about the Clean Air SLC program for improving indoor air quality in people's homes. The image features hands cupping a small, blue paper cutout of a house. Transcribed text: Take Charge of Your Indoor Air Quality.

January is Radon Awareness Month

January is recognized nationwide as Radon Awareness Month, a public health initiative led by federal and state agencies to encourage radon testing and mitigation in homes and buildings.

Winter conditions often increase indoor radon levels due to reduced ventilation, making this month especially important for awareness and action.

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