This Saturday, Clemson University is hosting a the Tri-County Lawn Mower exchange. It’s open to residents from Anderson, Pickens and Oconee County residents.

The event promotes using electric lawn mowers and offers in a $100 discount on a Neuton electric mower. Vouchers and free delivery are also available while quantities last.

Clemson reports that 54 million Americans will mow this year, consuming 800 million gallons of gas, causing 5% of US air pollution. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control also states that “one hour of mowing is the equivalent of driving 350 miles in terms of volatile organic compounds.”

Also, if you are the kind of person who likes to start their mower at 7 AM on a Sunday morning, do your neighbors a favor, and get a plug-in one!

Read more about the event (PDF)

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