Who:  Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)

What:  Clean Air Indiana campaign at Nu-Yale Cleaners

When:  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (local time), Saturday, June 27, 2009

Where:  703 Highlander Point, Floyds Knobs, Ind.

Contact:  Please contact Robert Elstro at (317) 232-8499 or e-mail relstro@idem.IN.gov to arrange an interview.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) will be at Nu-Yale Cleaners in Floyds Knobs to tell Hoosiers how their individual actions can improve air quality during the ozone season. The event, which lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 27, is part of IDEM's Clean Air Indiana campaign.

"Nu-Yale Cleaners is going above and beyond to help improve Indiana's environment, which is why we are here during the Clean Air Indiana campaign," said Dan Murray, assistant commissioner for IDEM's Office of Air Quality. "The company has added cutting-edge equipment to improve dry cleaning and eliminate the use of chemicals that can affect human health and the environment. Incorporating this green technology benefits the company, its customers and Indiana's air quality."

"We appreciate this opportunity to partner with IDEM during their Clean Air Indiana campaign," said Gary Maloney, owner of Nu-Yale Cleaners. "Our Solvair Cleaning System is the most effective cleaning system available and the most environmentally friendly. Nu-Yale is proud to offer Solvair to its customers and we're giving away coupons during the Clean Air Indiana campaign to help customers see how good it is."

IDEM staff is visiting locations around the state during the month of June to promote Clean Air Indiana and help Hoosiers learn about simple ways they can help improve air quality. To learn how you can help clear the air, and for a complete list of Clean Air Indiana events, visit www.idem.IN.gov/cleanair.

Known as a summer pollutant, ground-level ozone forms when sunlight and hot weather bake vehicle exhaust, factory emissions and gasoline vapors. While necessary in the upper atmosphere, ozone is a respiratory irritant at ground level that can make breathing difficult. Children, the elderly and anyone with heart or lung problems are more sensitive to ground-level ozone.

The Clean Air Indiana campaign also asks businesses to reduce ozone-forming activities from June 15 through 30, a time of summer that has historically experienced high levels of ground-level ozone.

About IDEM

IDEM (www.idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment. 

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