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More people are trading in that old gas guzzling lawn mower for a more eco-friendly option.
"You can do the same job, cutting your grass, without the environmental impact," says Phil Cronin, an owner of a battery powered Neuton lawn mower.
Neuton is a Vermont based company that makes battery powered lawn supplies.
"We have a leaf blower, a hedge trimmer, a pruning chain saw," explains Tom Hughes, President of Neuton.
There's also a battery powered lawn mower that lasts for just about an hour.
"For people with small lawns, about a third-acre or less is a better lawn mower," says Hughes, "Its lighter weight, it will mow your lawn in the same amount of time, its more maneuverable."
Not to mention, better for the environment. According to the EPA, just one gas powered lawn mower emits more pollution in a season than 40 new cars driving 12,000 miles each.
But just like other eco-forward products, the extra up front cost scares some people away.
"We have 2 models, one that retails for $499 and one for $399," says Hughes.
But new legislation called the Greener Garden Bill gives shoppers a 25-percent tax credit on lawn, garden, and forestry power-equipment that's more environmentally friendly.
"If we're going to give tax credit for a hybrid vehicle, why not for a lawn mower that gets used just as much?," says Cronin.
The tax credit would cover up to $1000, not to mention the savings on gas.
