Eco Lawn Mower
So summertime has rolled around again, and with it comes the need for cutting your lawn. Many people are looking to cut back on environmental fossil fuel emissions. The traditional gas powered powers are among the heaviest offenders. A recent Swedish study declared that cutting your lawn for an hour with a gas powered mower was as damaging to the environment as a 100 mile car trip. In light of this information, you might be looking for alternatives. To move away from a gas powered lawn mower, here are some options that are open to you.When you are considering a very eco-conscious but still workable solution for cutting the lawn, consider an electric lawn mower.HEADER
These models are actually very reasonably priced, and can be used as long as you have cord that will run between the mower and a power outlet. You'll find that they are most efficient for small lawns. Their efficiency for energy over all, depends on the practices of the nearby power plant. Along with
an electric lawn mower, consider adding solar panels to your home.
Solar powered mower
If you have more cash to spend, consider a solar powered mower. These are wonderfully convenient and in addition will actually mow the lawn for you. It will wander around the lawn, using its motion sensors to avoid cutting anything but grass. This is the ultimate in convenience and environmental friendliness. They have to be ordered directly from Sweden.
For a more affordable mix of the two solutions above, consider getting a Solar Powered Mulching Mower, produced by Gaiam. These mowers use a mix of electrical and solar power and can be charged just by being plugged into an outlet.
Finally, you'll find that the most eco-friendly option by far is to take a look at the old-fashioned push mowers. These human-powered reel mowers are great for the environment, can give you a healthy amount of exercise and can be found virtually everywhere. These mowers are just as efficient as the mowers listed above, and, they are not much more time consuming.
If you are interested in a way to cut back on fossil fuel emissions, and considering what to do about your lawn, you should consider some of the options above. The planet will thank you for it.
