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Conventional Lawn Care
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- Around 10% of US air pollution is generated by gasoline-powered lawn & garden equipment
- The EPA states that, in one hour, the average push mower expels as much CARBON MONOXIDE, VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, and NITROGEN OXIDE as 43 new-model cars.
- An estimated 17 MILLION GALLONS OF GASOLINE IS SPILLED ANNUALLY refueling mowers and lawn equipment. That is more than the 1989 Valdez oil spill.
- Weedeaters, blowers, and hedge trimmers release 25-30% of their evaporated oil and gas into the air, contributing to low-level air pollution and possible LUNG CANCER.
- Decibel levels of gas-powered seedeaters and blowers can cause PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE.
- Excessive fertilization and use of pesticides on lawns, golf-courses, and farmland leads to the pollution of streams, rivers, and groundwater. This run-off can create an ABUNDANCE OF NITRATES, which lead to LARGE DEAD ZONES where AQUATIC LIFE CANNOT THRIVE.
The Eco-Lectric Difference
[arrow_list]- At Eco-Lectric, we use BATTERY OPERATED mowers and landscaping equipment.
- We charge our batteries with SOLAR PANELS mounted to our trucks.
- Because we use battery operated equipment, it is POLLUTANT-FREE and creates MINIMAL NOISE.
- We use Eco-Friendly TRUCKS.
- Through the use of only ORGANIC fertilizers and 100% NATURAL PESTICIDES, we responsibly maintain the health of turf, plants, soil, and water.
- To help CONSERVE water, we design RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS for irrigation.
- No Pollution, No toxic chemicals, More quiet, Perfect Landscapes –The Eco-Lectric Way
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[spacer]Follow the links below on more information on “going green“
Chemical vs. All Natural Pest Control
Chemical vs. Organic Fertilizer