A record number of gas lawnmowers and trimmers were recycled during the 2007 Mow Down Pollution program: over 5,700 mowers and trimmers were returned, as Canadians cut their emissions while they cut the grass.
The table below outlines the emission reductions from 2003-2007.
Net Emission Reductions (tonnes)
USEPA NON-ROAD Emission Modelling Software |
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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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2007 |
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19.5 |
112.6 |
0.17 |
0.28 |
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63.69 |
340.5 |
0.53 |
1.25 |
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| Uptake of newer and cleaner alternatives: ~ 90% each year |
The graph below shows ever- increasing participation in the program as people realize how great Mow Down is for the planet and their pocket books!
If you haven’t yet participated, help make 2008 another record breaking success by retiring an old gas mower or trimmer at The Home Depot between April 17th and 27th.
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Clean Air Foundation
representatives
encourage Canadians to
Mow Down Pollution |
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