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The aim of the project is to accelerate the replacement of old solid fuel heating boilers in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Province before the ban on their use comes into force on 1 January 2024. According to data from the Central Emission Register of Buildings as of 15 March 2023, there are still more than 130,000 old installations of so-called ''smokers'' in the province. The current rate of replacement is too slow. Decisive action of local authorities and residents is needed. Without their involvement, the new regulations may prove ineffective and undermine existing efforts to improve air quality, putting the health and lives of residents at risk. In this project, we want to use new types of activities and engage more people in the process of replacing old boilers. We are conducting a needs diagnosis in the municipalities and offering training on the implementation of the anti-smog legislation. We are supporting 6 municipalities in implementing the proposed solutions. We are implementing an educational campaign using, among other things, an artificial lungs installation. At the end, we will evaluate the effects and prepare recommendations for all municipalities in the province. We want the project to result in the smooth implementation of anti-smog legislation thanks to solutions developed jointly with the residents and thus achieve a lasting improvement in air quality in the province. We are implementing the project in cooperation with the Osielsko Municipality and the Sustainable Development Laboratory Foundation.