How Do You Use Environmentally Friendly Antifreeze?
Every motor vehicle needs an effective coolant to keep an engine from overheating and cooling system fluids from freezing in extreme weather. This is why we use antifreeze, which has a lower freezing point and higher boiling point than pure water. However, antifreeze has its issues. Even in very small doses, antifreeze can be poisonous to dogs, cats and children. Plus, petroleum and natural gas are used for the ethylene and propylene glycol ingredients in most antifreeze. Energy, often from non-renewable resources, is also consumed in making antifreeze. One solution is to use recycled antifreeze, which reduces the consumption of materials and energy and the amount of antifreeze discarded into the environment. Step 1 Make sure your cooling system is in good working order with no leaks that might cause antifreeze to get into the ecosystem. Leaking antifreeze is also a danger to animals that might drink it. Step 2 After draining old antifreeze, take it to a recycling center or a hazardous
