The greener mower. (Tools for green living: resources for eco-awareness and action).As homeowners rev their lawnmower engines this spring, nature cringes. A well-groomed carpet of grass may be nice to look at, but popular gas-powered mowers pollute pol·lute v. 1. To make unfit for or harmful to living things, especially by the addition of waste matter; contaminate. 2. To make less suitable for an activity, especially by the introduction of unwanted factors. the air with noxious fumes fumes odorous gases and other volatile materials; inhalation of irritating fumes causes coughing and, if sufficiently severe, irreversible pulmonary edema. and plenty of noise. Cleaner electric mowers are limited by those annoying long extension cords. But now there's Neuton from Country Home Products, a battery-powered mower mower, farm machine used for cutting grasses and other hay crops. Mowers, drawn by or attached to tractors, or self-propelled, have superseded scythes. The mower is essentially an adaptation of the much earlier reaper. The first commercial mower was patented in 1847. that's lightweight, relatively quiet and starts at the push of a button This attractive, compact machine ($399) has a one-hour battery charge that's ideal for small lawns. An optional replacement battery doubles the mowing mow 1 n. 1. The place in a barn where hay, grain, or other feed is stored. 2. A stack of hay or other feed stored in a barn. area. And no engine means no tune-ups--and almost no pollution. CONTACT: Country Home Products, (800)929-8401, www.neutonmowers.com. |
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