CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT TRIMS BACK CARBON EMISSIONS WITH NEW PROPANE-POWERED LAWNMOWERS
Release Date: 09/26/07
Chicago, IL – With the recent purchase of eight (8) propane-powered, environmentally friendly lawnmowers by EnviroGard, the Chicago Park District trims back carbon emissions with eco-friendly lawnmowers. The Park District unveiled the new propane mowers on Thursday with a demonstration.
“The Park District works toward environmentally sound practices that will enhance our natural environment,” said Tim Mitchell, General Superintendent & CEO of the Chicago Park District. “These environmental sound practices not only benefit the environment but help the Park District economically as well.”
Purchased from Onyx Environmental Solutions, EnviroGard is the only patented low polluting lawnmower on the market. Among the many features, the EnviroGard line of mowers has a patented fuel system to increase fuel efficiency while decreasing emissions.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a typical 4-hp gasoline lawn mower engine generates nearly six times as many Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) per hour as a family car. A propane powered lawnmower reduces emissions of ozone precursors by one-third and fuel economy is boosted by 14 percent.
EnviroGard Propane Mowers, while being environmentally friendly, have another benefit – they lower maintenance costs. Tests have shown that oil, oil filters, spark plugs, carburetors, and engines in propane-powered equipment last up to three times longer than gasoline equivalents and that during the lifespan of that equipment, fewer tune-ups are required. EnviroGard will help save the Park District 30-40% in fuel costs, with longer run times and twice the longer engine life. Propane is one of the cleanest fuels available and as a result, an engines life is prolonged. Oil changes are also reduced and routine maintenance is cut in half. “ONYX Environmental Solutions is dedicated to bringing “Green" solutions to the commercial and home Floor Care, Carpet Care and Lawn Care professionals, “ said Jim Coker, President, Onyx Environmental Solutions. “All of our products are cost competitive, environmentally friendly, and designed to save time and money. We are very excited to bring this new technology to environmentally friendly cities such as Chicago. This is one of the best ways to lower green house emissions and lessen dependency on foreign oil while also saving money.”
For more information on EnviroGard, go to www.mow-green.com or call toll-free, 1-800-858-3533.