The Gas Lawn Mower

Every weekend we hear them, the symphony of buzzing motors ringing throughout suburbia. Some of us have made the switch to cutting our grass with electric lawn mowers, others still prefer the power and bulkiness of the gas version. If you are one of the many others who are still undecided about what best suits your needs consider the different lawn mowers and the impact they will have on the environment.

54 million of us will mow our lawns every weekend, contributing to 5% of the national air pollution.
Because the gas powered lawn mower doesn't have to meet national emission standards one average mower will produce as much pollution as 40 older vehicles every hour.
17 million gallons of gas will be spilled each year filling the tanks of lawn mowers.
By using a push lawn mower you will reduce your C02 emissions by 80lbs every year.

By replacing your grass with native plants you will eliminate the need of keeping your lawn mowed. Not to mention all of the water you will save not having to dump it on your grass.

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Gerri G said:

No wonder people are so fat. When we used the old types of lawn mowers, you could cut your grass and lose a few pounds at the same time.

Posted at 07:30 AM, on June 10 2007

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Jyle said:

Unless you have have kids who like to play on the grass, I don't see the point. I'm certain that if people had to start putting their back into caring for their lawn, less people would want them.

Posted at 01:12 AM, on June 13 2007

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