Mow Down Pollution 2009
Mow Down Pollution” Lawn Mower Exchange Events on May 2
Denver (April 14, 2009) – The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) has partnered with Neuton Lawn Mower Company to host three “Mow Down Pollution” lawn equipment exchanges across the Denver metro area on May 2. Residents can begin reserving their earth-friendly mowers today by calling the dedicated toll free number at 1-800-457-8651.
Emissions from gas-powered lawn mowers contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone on hot, still days. Ozone pollution can have adverse health effects for those with pre-existing respiratory diseases and even healthy people who work or exercise outdoors during the summer months. Earth-friendly lawn equipment can help reduce ozone pollution, which is why the RAQC wants your mower to be as green as your lawn.
Because the goal of the event is to improve air quality in Denver and surrounding cities, attendees are encouraged to bring their old lawn mowers to the event and exchange them for a big discount on one of Neuton’s cordless, battery-operated mowers, which will be available to test drive.
Partners in this year’s “Mow Down Pollution” event include EPA Region 8, the City and County of Denver, Boulder County, City of Commerce City, Neuton Lawn Mower Company, Suncor Energy and the American Lung Association of Colorado.
“New, greener technologies mean we don’t have to rely on older, gasoline-powered lawn mowers that produce too much pollution,” said Ken Lloyd, executive director of the RAQC. “At this year’s event, we are able to offer consumers a cost-efficient alternative to high-polluting mowers of the past.”
At ground level, ozone pollution is harmful to all of us, especially the young and elderly. Ozone can also trigger attacks in individuals with pre-existing health conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Mow Down Pollution will take place throughout the day in Denver, Commerce City and Longmont on May 2. In addition to exchanging mowers, citizens who attend the Denver and Longmont events will be find out how to get discounted earth-friendly products and services and discover low environmental impact lawn-care practices.
This year, the RAQC is encouraging residents to reserve the Neuton electric, cordless mower in advance by calling 1-800-457-8651 starting April 14.
Event details:
Denver
Saturday, May 2, 2009 – 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Garland Park, 1001 South Kearney St., Denver – just off Cherry Creek Drive North, next to the ball fields
Commerce City
Saturday, May 2, 2009 – 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Civic Center, 7887 East 60th Ave., Commerce City – Next to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Boulder County
Saturday, May 2, 2009 – 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont – South parking lot
For more information on the Mow Down Pollution lawn mower exchange, please visit www.OzoneAware.org or contact Sarah Anderson ( sanderson@raqc.org ) at 303-629-5450, ext. 220.
About Regional Air Quality Council
The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is the lead air quality planning agency for the seven-county Denver-metropolitan area. In existence since 1989, the Council’s main purpose is to develop plans and programs to keep the region in compliance with federal air quality standards, with significant input from area citizens, businesses and local governments. The RAQC also oversees the development and implementation of air quality outreach and education programs throughout the region. The RAQC has partnered with the City and County of Denver, the City of Commerce City, and the City of Longmont for the Mow Down Pollution event to help raise awareness of air quality issues in Colorado and provide the residents of these municipalities with cost effective earth-friendly lawn care options.
About the Neuton Cordless Electric Mowers
Country Home Products (CHP) and its sister company, the Neuton Lawn Mower Company (NLMC), are subsidiaries of CHP Holdings, Inc. located in Vergennes, Vermont, and have been selling battery-powered lawn mowers since 1997.
The Neuton Battery-Powered Mower that we offer for the clean air programs is the latest version of a product line that we have been continually improving and selling since 2000. It is America’s No.1 selling battery-powered mower.
Neuton® CE 5
Event Price *$140 (retails for $399)
*With gasoline-mower trade-in
Neuton® CE 6
Event price $240 (retails for $499)
*With gasoline-mower trade-in
