Lawn Care Service In Springfield MO Goes Green

April 27, 2016 – – Lawn care in springtime is often viewed harmless. However, a recent study has shown just how dangerous to the environment most traditional lawn mowing services can be. Studies show gas powered lawn mowers account for 5% of US air pollution.

These studies have demonstrated that, every weekend, about 54 million Americans mow their lawns, producing tons of air pollutants. Garden equipment engines, which have had unregulated emissions until the late 1990s, emit high levels of carbon monoxide, volatile compounds and nitrogen oxides. Together, they produce 5% of the nation’s air pollution. Levels are particularly high in metropolitan areas.

The EPA estimates that over 17 million gallons of fuel, mostly gasoline, are spilled each year while refueling lawn equipment. That is more than all the oil spilled in the Gulf of Alaska by the Exxon Valdez. The EPA has also estimated that 800 million gallons of gas are used by Americans each year to trim their yards.

Meanwhile, electric mowers do not totally eliminate pollution. However, emissions from the electric industry are more regulated. At the same time, they save on gas spills, gas refinery, and gas transportation. Thereby, they have a much lower carbon footprint.

The Union of Concerned Scientists has calculated that running a single gas powered grass mower for an hour emits the same amount of pollutants as eight new cars that drive at 55 mph for an hour. But, one Springfield, Missouri company is committed to breaking this cycle by only using green mowing alternatives.

John Krygiel from GreenTech Lawn Care says: “Most people don’t think about the damage they do to the planet when they mow their lawn. We want to change that.”

GreenTech Lawn Care, an environmentally-friendly lawn care service in Springfield MO, is the first in the greater Ozarks area to make a complete change to electric and solar powered equipment. This is better for the environment and better for their clients’ backyard. With this new initiative, they are taking the next step toward their goal of making the world a cleaner, safer place to live, one yard at a time.

The company is certainly making waves with their environmentally friendly lawn care in Springfield MO.

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Contact Green Tech Lawn Care:

John Krygiel
(417) 379-0407
greentechlawns@gmail.com

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