Try using native plants and grasses or other types of groundcover. Mow your lawn frequently and leave the grass clippings on the lawn. Mowing height should be 2 to 3 inches. Back to top P2 Car Tip Your Antifreeze, Please Used antifreeze is often poured down the drain or on the ground. Yet one of its components, ethylene glycol, is poisonous to children and pets, who are attracted by its sweet taste.
Ethylene glycol can also contaminate groundwater.
Although antifreeze can be re-distilled, not many companies are doing it yet. If you drain your own antifreeze, put it into a clean, tightly sealed container. If a service station drains your radiator, make sure they plan to arrange for recycling or proper disposal. FYI Savannah River Site re-distills all antifreeze used by fleet vehicles. Car Tip Get the Lead Out Classified by EPA as a hazardous substance, lead can cause brain damage, particularly in fetuses and preschool children.