Got Snow? Alternatives for Snow Removal

Green your snow removal.

January/February 2005
By Natural Home Staff 
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Three ways to cope with the white stuff in a green way:

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1 ARM POWER. Shoveling by hand is the most eco-friendly choice, and it’s super exercise to boot. Care for your back by using an ergonomic shovel, lifting small loads, and stopping for frequent breaks. Remember: A driveway full of wet snow can weigh up to 1,725 pounds.

2 PLUG IT IN. Electric snowblowers don’t create air-polluting exhaust or require toxic fuels, and they’re quieter than gas-powered models. Keep in mind, however, that electricity production does pollute. Keep the electric cord away from the machine; if it’s severed, electrocution could result. Electric models: Toro (Toro.com) and Snow Fox (MtdCanada.com)

3 GAS UP. You’d have to drive seventy miles to match the emissions produced in one hour by gas snowblowers, which lack sufficient pollution controls. These smelly machines emit about a pound per hour of carbon monoxide (EPA). Gas spills are another problem. If you must use a gas model, choose one made after 1997 when modest EPA standards were established. Keep the engine tuned to improve fuel efficiency.

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