Loud, Toxic, Dangerous

According to the CDC, hearing loss is the third most common chronic health concern in the United States. Gas-powered leaf blowers can produce noise levels up to 100 decibels, which is past the threshold where irreversible damage to hearing occurs. Prolonged exposure especially can lead to tinnitus and permanent hearing loss. 1

Gas-powered lawn equipment isn’t just noisy–it’s dangerous. Studies done by the California Air Resources Board show that exposure to the emissions from gas powered lawn equipment can double an operator’s risk of developing on average 81 different kinds of cancer. Workers who operate equipment for long periods of time are at seriously higher risk of health impacts. Consider cleaner alternatives for a healthier home and environment. 2,3,4,5

Gas-powered lawn equipment spews a cocktail of smog-forming pollutants that hit the most vulnerable among us the hardest. Studies have linked these toxins to higher rates of asthma, cancer, heart disease and even dementia. There is also new evidence that exposure to these emissions can be linked to neurological conditions a list of other neurological conditions. Switching to cleaner alternatives means breathing easier—literally and figuratively. 5