Clear the Air Challenge - Utah

06/12/2024

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the Clear the Air Challenge. For over a decade, we have reached remarkable milestones together, demonstrating the power of collective action in improving air quality.

Through your dedication, Challenge participants have collectively eliminated over 1.4 million trips, saved an impressive 21 million miles and significantly reduced emissions by more than 7 thousand tons. These achievements underscore the positive impact each of you has had on our environment.

As we reflect on these accomplishments and our conversations with participants, we have decided to no longer host the Clear the Air Challenge. Instead, we believe it is time for each of you to take the lead in shaping your own impact on air quality.

We understand that every community, business and individual has different needs and capabilities. Which is why we’ve created tools, resources and best practices on our website to empower you to take the next step in clearing the air in your own way.

We have full confidence in your ability to drive meaningful change, and we're excited to witness the innovative solutions and initiatives you'll undertake independently. Your dedication and passion are the driving forces behind our collective progress, and we are grateful for your ongoing support.

We look forward to seeing what you can accomplish.

https://cleartheairchallenge.org/thank-you-for-your-support-participation/

09/20/2023

The 2023 Clear the Air Challenge marked the 14th consecutive year that Utah businesses, organizations and individuals came together to decrease our emissions and clear our state’s air. After the month of competition came to an end, the final statistics were announced: thanks to statewide participation, we were able to reduce 365.1 tons of CO2 emissions, eliminate 55,179 trips, reduce 1,027,027.3 miles traveled, save $600,000 and burn 1.9 million calories in just 31 days.

What’s more, countless Utah businesses shared their feedback: the Challenge brought their teams together, encouraged camaraderie and even brought some entertainment to the workplace.

The 2023 Clear the Air Challenge marked the 14th consecutive year that Utah businesses, organizations and individuals came together to decrease our emissions and clear our state’s air. After the month of competition came to an end, the final statistics were announced: thanks to statewide participa...

08/22/2023

Just because July is over doesn’t mean we should stop being mindful of our air quality. The may be a month-long event, but the effects of Utah’s air quality on our community are felt year-round. Luckily, there are steps each of us can take to benefit air quality all year long:

Utah Clean Air Partnership - UCAIR Utah Department of Environmental Quality

It’s official – the 14th annual Clear the Air Challenge is over! Thanks to participation from our communities, businesses and individuals like you, we were able to reduce 365.1 tons of CO2 emissions, eliminate 55,179 trips, reduce 1,027,027.3 miles traveled, save $600,000, and burn 1.9 million c...

08/16/2023

The 2023 Clear the Air Challenge results and winners have been announced! This year’s top honors go to Fidelity Investments for large teams and Architectural Nexus for small teams. 🏆

Over the past month, businesses and individuals from across the state participated in the annual competition to show their commitment to our environment and, more specifically, our air quality. Collectively, this year’s participants reduced 365.1 tons of CO2 emissions, eliminated 55,179 trips, reduced 1,027,027.3 miles traveled, saved $600,000, and burned 1.9 million calories in just 31 days.

Top Large Teams:
Fidelity Investments (CO2 saved: 107 tons; Total Trips Eliminated: 14,336; Miles Saved: 290,235.7)
State of Utah Agencies (CO2 saved: 81.3 tons; Total Trips Eliminated: 9,526; Miles Saved: 216,790.2)
The University of Utah (CO2 saved: 25.4 tons; Total Trips Eliminated: 5,227; Miles Saved: 75,828.5)

Top Small Teams:
Architectural Nexus (CO2 saved: 15.9 tons; Total Trips Eliminated: 982; Miles Saved: 43,407.8)
GSBS Architects (CO2 saved: 10.9 tons; Total Trips Eliminated: 1,764; Miles Saved: 32,171.7)
Dell Technologies - Utah (CO2 saved: 6.4 tons; Total Trips Eliminated: 560; Miles Saved: 15,941.8)

A huge thank you to our participants and Challenge partners, Salt Lake Chamber, TravelWise Utah and Utah Clean Air Partnership - UCAIR!

Read more here: https://cleartheairchallenge.org/2023-clear-the-air-challenge-results-announced/

08/11/2023

2023 Results!
☑️ 365.1 tons of CO2 saved
☑️1,027,027.3 miles saved
☑️55,179 trips saved

Top Large Teams:
1. Fidelity Investments
2. State of Utah
3. The University of Utah


Top Small Teams:
1. Architectural Nexus
2. GSBS Architects
3. Dell Technologies

Thank you to our participants! Your efforts made a difference.

07/31/2023

Today is the last day of the , but that doesn't mean it's too late to log your trips! Submit them before August 3 to be counted. Official results will be announced in the next week.

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07/29/2023

It's officially the last weekend of the ! Where will you go? What strategies will you use to reduce costs and emissions?

Don't forget to log your trips before August 3rd in the TravelWise Tracker: https://travelwisetracker.com/ #/

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07/28/2023

Check out the 2023 Week Four results as of 11:30 am:

☑️859,960.5 miles saved
☑️45,975 single-occupant trips eliminated
☑️305.9 tons of CO2 saved

Way to go - Fidelity Investments, State of Utah, The University of Utah, Architectural Nexus, GSBS Architects, and Dell Technologies!

07/28/2023

Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, recently told KSL NewsRadio's "Inside Sources" how the state of Utah's air quality has improved and explained some of the ways the community can help meet the goals of the :

: Being more thoughtful and intentional about your daily drive. Try to avoid going to the store a few times a day because you forgot something, and try to get all the errands in one run.
: Not only helps reduce pollution, it helps with traffic and allows you to use the carpool lane.
: Whenever possible, use public transportation to move around.
or : Take advantage of some of the great weather Utah's been having by walking or using your bike.
: On days with bad weather, and red air levels, stay home and work remotely if you can.

Read more tips below!

Improving Utah's air quality is something everyone can agree with, and every Utahn can help fight against pollution with Utah's Clear the Air Challenge.

07/27/2023

Planning ahead before getting in your car can save you both time and money. You can see where traffic is built up, if there are weather-related road conditions or if there is construction on your route. By avoiding problem areas, taking transit, changing routes or altering travel times, you can relieve traffic congestion and prevent unnecessary car emissions.

. https://travelwise.utah.gov/strategies/plan-ahead/ TravelWise Utah

No matter where you’re going, you can drive there. You can drive to work, to the store and even to the movies. But the fact is, in Utah, you don’t have to. You can rethink your trip and TravelWise by utilizing any of these strategies to improve your own commute, while also helping improve Utah.

07/24/2023

is an easy way to do your part in clearing the air, and it’s a lot easier than it might seem! When forming a carpool group, think of the places you go and consider others in your area that might be going to the same place. Talk to neighbors, coworkers, friends and other parents to determine their level of interest in starting a carpool. Establish a driving schedule and a meeting place or pick-up time.

Read more tips in honor of Carpooling Week: https://travelwise.utah.gov/strategies/carpooling-vanpooling/ TravelWise Utah