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March 18, 2010 - Improving the Air, One Lawn at a Time
Fort Collins, CO – With most businesses, growth ≡ increased environmental impact. Clean Air Lawn Care is an exception. In 2009, Clean Air reduced 75,283 pounds of air pollution nationwide, equaling over 2 million vehicle miles as it expanded into 27 territories across the country. The business uses clean electric equipment powered by renewable energy. The vehicles hauling this equipment have mounted solar panels which charge the electric equipment during the workday. The equipment is clean and quiet; the fertilizer is organic; the business is carbon neutral.
Electric lawn mowers emit 3,330 times less hydrocarbons, 5,000 times less CO, and one-fifth as much NOx as gas lawn mowers. When the electric equipment is powered by renewable energy (wind and solar), the emissions are reduced to zero.
Clean Air Lawn Care is the pioneer of sustainable lawn care and the more it grows, the more there is a national reduction in air pollution. In addition, all of Clean Air Lawn Care’s greenhouse gas emissions are offset by wind power and carbon offsets purchased from Carbonfund.org to ensure the entire operation is carbon neutral.
Entrepreneur Magazine identified Clean Air Lawn Care as one of the top 5 green franchises in America in the October 2009 print issue. In May of 2009, the company graced the cover of Turf Magazine, an indication that change is indeed coming to the lawn care industry. Noting the sustainable methods used by Clean Air Lawn Care, the magazine stated, “Clean Air may have a jump on competitors who are clinging to traditional techniques.”
Why Sustainable Lawn Care…
- 5-10% of the nation’s air pollution comes from gas powered lawn equipment.
- In one hour, one gas lawn mower can pollute as much as an SUV driven 23,600 miles.
- The company saves $10,000 a year on gas and spends less than $500 to charge the equipment through renewable energy.
- Electric lawn mowers cut noise emissions by 50%-75%.
About Clean Air Lawn Care, Inc.
The Company is the nation’s leading environmentally friendly lawn care service. It uses electric mowing equipment powered by wind energy overnight and solar energy on the go with its truck mounted solar system. It also offers organic treatment – fertilization and weed control. A typical client has an annual contract where Clean Air mows weekly and treats every 6 weeks to deliver a beautifully manicured, lush lawn with the highest regard for personal health and the environment. Currently there are 27 territories across the US from Seattle to San Francisco to Raleigh to Chicago.
For further information, please contact Kelly Giard at 888-969-3669.
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