Rake For The Planet

Want to do something good for the planet this fall?

Join the MyGreenCranford Green Team members and keep your power blowers and mulchers in the storage shed and “rake for the planet” one day during this fall leaf clean up season. This is an opportunity to spend some quality time with your family, have some fun, and do something that will put a smile on Mother Nature's face. Of course, those of you who would like to spend more than one day with a rake in your hand, please do so.

Rake For The Planet is a voluntary program and you should consider your physical capacity to do the labor involved.

Pick your date based on your Zone:

Zones 1 and 3    Saturday, October 31
Zones 2 and 4    Saturday, November 7

Print the flyer and spread the word!

UPDATE! On Wednesday, October 14th, the Township Committee passed a Rake For The Planet resolution.  Read the resolution

Rake For the Planet Pledge Form

Let us know if you participated in the Rake For The Planet Program. We welcome your comments.

Name:
Street:
Child's School:
Comments:
	Zone 1
	Zone 2
	Zone 3
	Zone 4

Helpful Resources:

EPA Lawn and Garden Equipment Tips

http://www.epa.gov/reg3artd/vehicletran/vehicles/lawn_and_garden_equipment.htm

EPA Lawn and Garden (Small Gasoline) Equipment

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/equip-ld.htm

EPA Your Yard and Clean Air

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/19-yard.pdf

PeoplePoweredMachines Cleaner Air : Gas Mower Pollution Facts

http://www.peoplepoweredmachines.com/faq-environment.htm

California Environmental Protection Agency Leaf Blower Study

Facts about Power Equipment

Noise levels from gasoline-powered blowers at full throttle have been measured at more than 100 decibels.

Blowers' high-velocity air stream removes topsoil, mulch, and other organic material from your lawn and garden.

Pollutants from small engine power equipment include hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. A Swedish study conducted in 2001 concluded, “Air pollution from cutting grass for an hour with a gasoline powered lawn mower is about the same as that from a 100-mile automobile ride.”

Benefits of Human Power

No negative impact on our environment.

The exercise will burn calories and improve your health.

Make the day a family event. The time spent together will have a positive effect on the kids and will teach them the value of working around the house.

Your neighbors will appreciate the quiet.

Raking is better for your lawn and garden.