Eco-Friendly Lawn Care
Pollution Facts
- Garden equipment engines emit high levels of carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides producing up to 5% of the nation's air pollution (Environmental Protection Agency).
- A typical 3.5 horsepower gas mower emits the same amount of VOCs (key precursors to smog) in one hour as a new car driven 340 miles, say industry experts.
- 17 million gallons of fuel, mostly gasoline, are spilled each year while refueling lawn equipment. That's more than all the oil spilled by the Exxon Valdez (EPA).
- The Treasure Valley garnered 150 days of air quality alerts in 2007 (Idaho Statesman, 12-19-07).
Small Engines are Big Polluters.
Most people do not associate air pollution with mowing the lawn. Yet emissions from lawn mowers, snow blowers, chain saws, leaf vacuums, and similar outdoor power equipment are a significant source of pollution. Today's small engines emit high levels of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. They also emit hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides, pollutants that contribute to the formation of ozone.
While ozone occurs naturally in the upper atmosphere and shields the earth from harmful radiation, ozone at ground level is a noxious pollutant. Ground-level ozone impairs lung function, inhibits plant growth, and is a key ingredient of smog.
Emission control for small gasoline engines has not been a crucial design consideration until now. Consequently, small engines are big polluters. And power equipment users inadvertently contribute to the problem by carelessly handling fuel and by improperly maintaining their equipment.
The Solar-Powered Solution
Solar Green Lawn Care is improving Treasure Valley air quality through the use of innovative solar-powered equipment. Our solar-powered electric equipment produces zero carbon emissions and cut noise emissions by 50-75%.
Translation: We won't foul the air with noxious exhaust
fumes, or disrupt the neighborhood with noisy engines.
As an added service, we haul your recyclables weekly.