Did you know that one hour of mowing with a typical gas-powered lawnmower produces the same amount of smog-forming emissions as driving your car for 200 miles? That’s like driving from Louisville to Nashville. Gas-powered string trimmers are even more polluting than lawn mowers. These emissions contribute significantly to ground level air pollution and are especially harmful to sensitive groups such as children and the elderly.
Switching from gasoline to electric or human powered lawn equipment will eliminate a major pollution source around your home and in your neighborhood. Likewise, chemicals that fertilize and kill weeds may impact air and water quality, increasing the health problems for any of us with breathing problems.
The Lawn Care for Cleaner Air (LCCA) Program encourages Louisville Metro residents to reduce harmful emissions from lawn maintenance by using air-friendly lawn equipment and low maintenance landscaping. Through the LCCA Program, Jefferson County residents can:
Your yard isn’t just a yard. It’s also part of our local ecosystem, providing valuable environmental benefits to all Louisville residents. Replacing turf grass in your yard with native vegetation will maximize those benefits, while saving you time and money.
If you have questions about the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Program, please contact us by e-mail or by phone at (502) 574-6000.