A Swedish study that I found on abcnews.com compared the pollution of a lawn mower with the pollution of a car. The study stated that the amount of pollution emitted from a push mower being operated for an hour is equivalent to 100-mile car trip. Catalytic converters, or the lack of catalytic converters on lawn mowers, are the reason for the high pollution effects of lawn mowers. It is not practical for the average person to own a lawn mower with a catalytic converter because of increased price and limited use. However, I see an opportunity for lawn care companies to separate themselves from the pack. Being in the “Green Industry” it seems natural to be concerned about the world we live in, but I feel like there is plenty of room for improvement in our industry. I know that your business depends on fast and efficient methods and I understand that electrical equipment is not even close to as effective. However, if you could come up with an idea that was more “green” and equally efficient or more efficient, you could really transform the landscaping community. The opportunities are out there and waiting to be discovered.

There are some great tips and interesting information in this article. Check out some of the details of the study here.

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