"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.