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We reached our goal, and have surpassed it by 236 tons.

Tons of CO2 eliminated: 1,236

Actions taken: 1,723

Participants: 420

27 CARS off the road

1,290 TREES planted

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Lawn Care: Push and Cordless Electric Mowers

Submitted by missy on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 14:32.

For a full range of push mowers, see: http://www.eco-gardening.com/mowerslawn-care.php

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"LAWN CARE: WHY GO

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 22:06.

"LAWN CARE: WHY GO ORGANIC?"

According to some studies, pesticides are as dangerous as

  • a second hand-smoke
  • the cause of 30-40% of dogs and cats mortality
  • humans exposed to pesticides are 70% or higher likely to develop parkinson's Disease
  • Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers kill all living organisms/microorganisms and soils become compacted, thirsty, and hungry
  • they runoff into rivers, streams, groundwaters; affecting wildlife, neighborhoods, and the environment

There is more information about why is beneficial for people to go organic.

gardeninglawnservices.com

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