Since 2001, the Mow Down Pollution program has resulted in the collection and recycling of 12,200 higher-polluting gas mowers and trimmers. This has resulted in the reduction of 270 tonnes of net emission reductions.
The table below outlines the emission reductions from 2003-2006.
Net Emission Reductions (tonnes)
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CO |
NOx |
PM |
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2003 |
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12.1 |
45.7 |
0.04 |
0.3 |
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2004 |
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7.2 |
38.9 |
0.06 |
0.1 |
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2005 |
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16.6 |
90.2 |
0.14 |
0.28 |
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2006 |
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8.29 |
53.1 |
0.12 |
0.29 |
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Totals |
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44.19 |
227.9 |
0.36 |
0.97 |
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| Uptake of newer and cleaner alternatives: ~ 90% each year |
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