Comments barbara santoro has made

  • RESILIENCE MOVES

    Our resilient response to the immediate need to clean up the environment and claim independence of foreign fuel is US patented PROPANE (VAPORS) fuel system powered lawn mower. Countrywide municipalities are responding NOW. They are not waiting for wind, air, electric and other systems of the future. NOW, if the lawn care industry used propane instead of gas,national air pollution could be reduced by 10%, per EPA. NOW Propane is powering 450,000+ vehicles already, and this mower's fuel system reduces harmful emissions by 80%, cuts at 19,000fpm, moves at 9+mph(a dual purpose vehicle)! So it saves NOW, in time, money, health(notice the Air Quality Alerts lately?) and it needs less maintenance (money saved).Could the Major Oil Industry be blocking domestic LPG? Are they resilient?  (see www.mow-green)IS ANYONE LISTENING? EnviroGard    On So says Jim Henley, and yours truly posted 1 year, 4 months ago 33 Responses

  • HELLO TO PROPANE FOR ENERGY!

    Propane is still cleaner and cheaper than gas (30%) and better yet, available in the US, not imported. No battery, no cord, no wind or sun power necessary. Our solution is a US patented propane (vapors) powered lawn mower running at 9-10 MPH and cuts at 19,000 FPM, has limited maintenance, no waste out the exhaust, no smell, easy to use. Sound good?  Its true!  See it at www.mow-green.com!  On Texas oilman unveils Pickens Plan to avert U.S. energy crisis posted 1 year, 4 months ago 12 Responses

  • Acidic oceans

    What can people do to encourage alkaline ocean water that is becoming acidic!!!???  The fish and all underwater life will suffer and decrease just as the land and air is suffering.  This is a fine kettle of fish we've cooked up, aeh?  No healthy oceans, land or air.  Hurry up people.  Look around for alternative solutions. And when its time to call a landscaper to cut your hopefully, lush green grass, tell them you want it cut with a US patented propane (vapors) powered lawn mower, EnviroGard. Save money on fuel, maintenance and save the planet.(see www.mow-green.com)
       On Lessons from a sustainable-food conference at the Monterey Bay Aquarium posted 1 year, 6 months ago 8 Responses

  • GREEN BUILDING QUESTION

    WILL USING PROPANE PROPELLED MACHINE (SUCH AS CONCRETE BUFFERS) IN THE CONSTRUCTION/REHAB OF A "GREEN BUILDING" HAVE ANY AFFECT ON THE "LEED" CERTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT.  PUTTING PROPANE IN HOMES IS CONSIDERED "ENERGY EFFICIENT" BUT WILL PUTTING IT IN A TANK OF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT EMIT VOC'S AND HOW HIGH WOULD THE VOC EMISSION BE.  IS IT GOOD OR BAD TO USE SUCH A MACHINE ON A GREEN PROJECT?  On Architect R.K. Stewart on building the future of sustainable design posted 1 year, 7 months ago 7 Responses

  • IF, but should sensibility reign?

    IMPOSSIBLE!  We're "only human", you know.  It would make sense for leaders to promote cleaner, less polluting machinery which is why is doesn't happen.  How many years now have people been trying to make them listen to the need to clean "it" up?  
    I live in an area of non-attainment and work for an, environmentally friendly,clean propane powered (by fuel that is PRODUCED IN THIS COUNTRY, NOT IMPORTED AND is US patented, too) lawn mower that virtually reduces toxic emissions by 80% and particulate emissions 60%, is 30% cheaper than gas, provides low maintenance & long lived machine parts over gas mowers.  DO YOU GET IT NOW? It's EnviroGard!   On Smog can kill, says report posted 1 year, 7 months ago 4 Responses

  • IF ONLY WE COULD AFFORD TO LIVE THERE

    Life would be wonderful in a clean and green environment, like  San Francisco's Mayor, Gavin Newson is thankfully, reaching for. His high standard of "greening" that city is a beautiful model for us all.  But, given all that "green" and the fact that landscapers produce so much pollution using conventional mowers, why not follow the example of Chicago's Park South District and use our US PATENTED, clean, domestically available PROPANE powered mower?! The choice of many municipalities across the country is EnviroGard.  Not only clean, but economical, especially at the gas pumps! Its reduced maintenance and emissions of (~80%) makes it exceptionally appealing. Its time to look within our own backyards to help ourselves to a future. www.mow-green.com
         On San Francisco gets even greener posted 1 year, 7 months ago 15 Responses

  • unrefridgerated red meat

    That was funny.  Do you think all these blogs are futile?  And what about poor Al Gore and his organization, PCAP?  He is so impassioned on the subject I hate to see it all for naught?  What will it take to have people listen and actually DO what they say?  I am part of a company (EnviroGard www.mow-green) that produces a mower reducing toxic emissions by over 80% and particulate emissions by 60%, designated clean fuel by the EPA, saves 30% $ over gas and diesel, offers 10% better fuel economy....and so on.  Do I sound frustrated?  It's very weird we have not been the appointed lawn mower for the earth, although smart US municipalities have caught on.  We've got a solution to some pollution!  Time will tell.  On Public health pitted against polluter pressure posted 1 year, 8 months ago 5 Responses

  • Hillary and Obama: Propane Powered Lawn Mower

    We might as well go for propane, it's readily available, clean and efficient and using it for lawn care would cut expenses while restoring better air quality across the country. Look for EnviroGard Lawn Mowers. They are smart for the environment, especially in non-attainment areas! Come-on you green people.....www.mow-green.com and get clean.  We like fresh clean air (and landscapers will love no ozone alert restrictions).   On Clinton only candidate to appear at energy forum on Thurs. posted 1 year, 8 months ago 13 Responses

  • Question for Bill Weihl

    We are very interested in your interest in building small "green" businesses and appreciate the initiatives many are taking to improve life.  EnviroGard is a lawn mower manufacturer which is propane powered, has 10% better fuel economy, runs longer times while reducing toxic emissions by 80%, particulate emissions by 60%.  Propane sells for ~30% less than gas or diesel.  
    Non-attainment is a widespread problem.  Ozone Alert Days financially cuts the landscape business' bottom line.   With our mower's obvious benefits, why don't more people know and buy?  (See www.mow-green.com) We are not a large company. Not yet.  But with Goggle, that could change and so could the environment.  On An interview with Google's green energy czar, Bill Weihl posted 1 year, 9 months ago 5 Responses

  • Going Green with our innovative US patented mower.

    We are a GREEN ENTREPENEURIAL company and have contacts with many green organizations, parks & recs, public officials and celebrities.  Chicago Park District has purchased our mowers as have ABM Landscape and we are gaining notice.  We look forward to your consideration of this, the ONLY propane (vapors, not liquid) powered lawn mower in the country. Considering it is EPA & CARB certified, has 10% better fuel economy, has longer run times, less maintenance, longer engine & component life, reduces toxins 80%,and particulate emmisions 60%,saves +/-30% over gas or diesel, you'd think we'd be like Edison's invention of the lightbulb! So why not investigate and help us promote this unique, environmentally necessary tool?  On 15 Green Business Founders posted 2 years, 1 month ago 33 Responses

  • PERMANENT PRESSURE (ARTICLE ON 9/26/07)

    OK..So what's the result of the"pressure" to get the administration to act on the climate generated by banks, international leaders?  Have there been any environmental policies adopted regarding lawn care products?  Do people know there is an alternative to conventional mowers available?  We have been shouting out the benefits of the ONLY patented low polluting lawnmower in the country.  How's this:  EPA & CARB certified; 30-40% savings in fuel costs, 10% better fuel economy, NO FUEL CONTAMINATION, NO FUEL THEFT, patented VAPOR TANK SYSTEM PROVIDES LONGEST RUN TIMES, and cuts maintenance!!!  Hello?   Clean air. Less asthma, bronchitis, etc. less work days lost.  Oh Well....so it goes.  But I will keep trying.  Its OUR duty as "stewards".On Bush administration pressured to act on climate by banks, international leaders posted 2 years, 1 month ago 1 Response

  • Only US Patented Low Polluting Lawn Mower

    Unrecognized local inventor/entrepreneur is here; he's created an EPA & CARB certified, US patented propane powered (vapors, not liquid)lawn mower that reduces emissions of ozone precursors by 1/3, boosts fuel economy by 14% makes oil, oil filter, spark plugs, carburetors & engines powered by propane that will last up to 3 times longer than gas equivalents and saves, in today's economy, +/-40% fuel costs.  This translates into saved health issues ie. respiratory and cardiovascular suffering per SELC (PDF) May, 2007 report. We want clean air and cut green grass.  We want the solution to pollution and it's here!    On 15 Green Business Founders posted 2 years, 2 months ago 33 Responses

  • Elimination of Ozone Alert Days for Lawn Cutters

    Un-noticed so far, brilliant green entrepeneur: Dave Calver at EnviroGard, Monroe,NC..... Municipalities from NY to FL, TX to Chicago are buying this lawn mower, as a recent WGN channel 9 News spot showed. The EPA & CARB certified, US patented propane powered (vapors, not liquid)that reduces emissions of ozone precursors by 1/3, boosts fuel economy by 14%, makes oil, oil filters, spark plugs, carburetors and engines powered by propane last up to 3 times longer than gas equivilants AND, in today's economy, saves nearly 40% in fuel costs.  That means it will help to clean the environment for the human race while reducing sick days for children and adults suffering from respiratory and cardiovascular problems as seen in a SELC (PDF) report May, 2007.  Check it out!!          On 15 Green Business Founders posted 2 years, 2 months ago 33 Responses