How to Take Action to Prevent Light Pollution

Beginner 45 min 15 steps 9535 views Rating: 4.6/5 Published: 2026-04-24

Install LED or low-pressure sodium bulbs.. Direct light to where it is needed.. Purchase lights with bulb caps and shields.

Start Playback
S
Author

Steps

1

Install LED or low-pressure sodium bulbs.

Step 1

Install LED or low-pressure sodium bulbs.

2

Direct light to where it is needed.

Step 2

Direct light to where it is needed.

3

Purchase lights with bulb caps and shields.

Step 3

Purchase lights with bulb caps and shields.

4

Aim your outdoor lights downward.

Step 4

Aim your outdoor lights downward.

5

Install motion detector lights.

Step 5

Install motion detector lights.

6

Turn off lights you are not using.

Step 6

Turn off lights you are not using.

7

Pull down the blinds.

Step 7

Pull down the blinds.

8

Use "warm" lights in your house lighting.

Step 8

Use "warm" lights in your house lighting.

9

Install smart lights.

Step 9

Install smart lights.

10

Leave some activities for daytime only.

Step 10

Leave some activities for daytime only.

11

Spread the word to your family and friends.

Step 11

Spread the word to your family and friends.

12

Reach out to the neighborhood.

Step 12

Reach out to the neighborhood.

13

Write a letter to your city council.

Step 13

Write a letter to your city council.

14

Join a light pollution awareness group.

Step 14

Join a light pollution awareness group.

15

Support green buildings.

Step 15

Support green buildings.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.6/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!