How is “Green Living Lawn Care” different from my current lawn company?
Green Living Lawn Care provides 3 eco-friendly alternatives when it comes to lawn care, in which we reduce emissions and pollution up to 100% in comparison to existing lawn companies.
1. Biodiesel Lawn Service (cutting emissions and pollution by 90%)
Starting @ $39.99
*Our Lawn Mowers are converted to use biodiesel (100% recycled vegetable oils)
*Our Trimmers and Blowers meet EPA low emissions standards
*Our Debris Bags are biodegradable
*MOST POPULAR*
2. Electric Lawn Service (cutting emissions and pollution by more than 98%)
Starting @ $74.99
*All lawn equipment runs on 100% electricity
*Electric lawn equipment emits zero onsite emissions
3. 100% Eco-Friendly Lawn Service (the name says it all!)
Starting @ $125.00
*Old Fashion Reel Mowers are used to trim grass
*Step Edgers manually used in place of gas edgers
*Spear Edging shears utilized for fence lines
*Hedge Shears for trimming hedges
*Pricing based on average lot of ¼ acre, pricing may vary and subject to change
How much more is “GLLC” going to cost me?
About $10 for our most popular service, but can run more than $50 per visit.
By using “GLLC”, how much of a difference am I really making?
See below “Facts” to compare
How much pollution does regular lawn equipment emit?
EPA Statistics show that Gas Powered Mowers represent 5% of U.S. Air Pollution
Lawn Equipment Facts
Fact: one hour of mowing is the equivalent of driving 350 miles in terms of volatile organic compounds.
Fact: One gas mower spews 87 lbs. of the greenhouse gas CO2, and 54 lbs. of other pollutants into the air every year.
Fact: Over 17 million gallons of gas are spilled each year refueling lawn and garden equipment – more oil than was spilled by the Exxon Valdez.
Fact: An EPA study found that approximately 9 percent of some types of air pollutants nationwide come from lawn and garden equipment small engines. In metropolitan areas, the concentration of lawns causes this percentage to increase, in some instances to 33%.
Fact: In Britain, more than 70% of lawn mowers sold are electric.
Fact: Government programs offering deep discounts on electric mowers in exchange for the "surrender" of a gas mower are springing up all over the country.
Fact: By utilizing “Green Living Lawn Care” each and every house hold can make a huge difference.
Green Living Lawn Care
Cuts dependence on foreign oil
Cuts the risk of storing flammable fuel
Cuts Global Warming
Cuts hazardous materials
Cuts the belief that change has to begin at the pump
“Cutting Emissions one yard at a time”
Biodiesel FAQ’s
What is Biodiesel?
Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.
Is Biodiesel the same thing as raw vegetable oil?
No! Biodiesel is produced from any fat or oil such as soybean oil, through a refinery process called transesterification.
Is it approved for use in the US?
Biodiesel is registered as a fuel and fuel additive with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and meets clean diesel standards established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Neat (100 percent) biodiesel has been designated as an alternative fuel by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT).
How do biodiesel emissions compare to petroleum diesel?
Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to have fully completed the health effects testing requirements of the Clean Air Act. The use of biodiesel in a conventional diesel engine results in substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter compared to emissions from diesel fuel. In addition, the exhaust emissions of sulfur oxides and sulfates (major components of acid rain) from biodiesel are essentially eliminated compared to diesel.
Can I use biodiesel in my existing diesel engine?
Biodiesel can be operated in any diesel engine with little or no modification to the engine or the fuel system. Biodiesel has a solvent effect that may release deposits accumulated on tank walls and pipes from previous diesel fuel storage. The release of deposits may clog filters initially and precautions should be taken. Ensure that only fuel meeting the biodiesel specification is used.
Where can I purchase biodiesel?
Biodiesel can be made available anywhere in the US. The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) maintains a list of registered fuel marketers. A current list is available on the biodiesel web site at www.biodiesel.org or by calling the NBB at (800) 841-5849.
