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environment2 years ago

"Home Depot's Push for Greener Gardens: Phasing Out Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment"

Home Depot plans to phase out gas-powered lawn equipment and replace it with rechargeable battery technology by 2028. The transition aims to eliminate over 2,000,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually and make neighborhoods cleaner and quieter. Battery-powered equipment requires less maintenance, creates less noise, and doesn't emit fumes. Home Depot will work with manufacturers to expand its selection of battery-powered products and ensure their availability for customers.

via Jalopnik|
#environment#gas-powered-lawn-equipment#greenhouse-gas-emissions
environmental2 years ago

"Regional Air Quality Board Considers Banning Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment Sales"

The Regional Air Quality Council in Denver is considering a ban on the sale of gas-powered lawn equipment, such as lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers, as well as limiting their commercial use from June to August, starting in 2025. The move is aimed at improving air quality in the Denver Metro Area, as gas-powered lawn equipment is known to be highly polluting. Advocates argue that there are already many electric options available at various price points, but critics, including the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, believe the technology is not yet supportive of the change. The council will vote on the policies, but state approval will ultimately be required.

via CBS News|
#air-quality#ban#denver-metro-area
environment2 years ago

Colorado Considers Ban on Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment Sales.

The Regional Air Quality Council in Colorado is considering a ban on the sale of gas-powered home lawn mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers in metro Denver beginning in 2025 to combat severe ozone pollution. The most likely proposals would also ban summer use of existing gas-powered lawn equipment by big institutional users such as schools or parks and maintenance crews beginning in 2025, and by commercial users a year after that. Emissions from gas-powered lawn equipment make up a surprisingly high portion of chemicals that bake into summer ozone under Colorado’s hot sun.

via The Colorado Sun|
#air-pollution#colorado#electric-lawn-equipment