Trade in Lawn Mowers


The key to the gas vs. electric mower is that technology has changed
over the years.  A push mower is the most environmentally friendly.
However, some lawns are not practical for a push mower.   Older gas
mowers are very high pollutants, same as older cars.   Some lawns will
not work with electric mowers with cords -- too many obstacles and too
big.  (Believe me, I had an electric mower for two years.)   The newer
battery powered mowers are a great improvement, and with the price
break, they are a great bargain.  

The Sate of Maryland is doing this to cut down on air pollutants, as the
Federal EPA has determined that the Washington DC Metro area is not a
healthy place to breath air.  This is just one of many such initiatives
you will see in the future to help clean up our air.  The gas pump hoses
that suck back gas fumes are another.

My recommendation, is if you have an older gas mower which you use
regularly, consider this trade.  If you are like me, and have a newer,
cleaner mower, and only mow their lawn when it is really needed, this is
not a good deal economically, or for the environment.