The Greener, Cheaper Way to Mow Your Lawn 

It’s that time of year again when most UK residents dig out and dust off their lawnmowers in preparation for the weekly or biweekly tedious task of giving the lawn a haircut. And oh, the joy of a neatly mowed lawn! Nothing beats that lush green look that greets your eyes when you step outside—let alone the excitement of kids and pets rolling, running, and playing on it during one of those highly anticipated sunny days.

So, you can be forgiven if you don’t give much thought to the environmental impact of your beloved lawn and garden equipment. Luckily, you have annoying people like me who do that job for you. And that’s exactly what I’ve done!

So, let’s talk numbers.

Ever wondered about the environmental impact of your trusty gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment (GLGE)? Well, a report by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that GLGE emissions accounted for 24%–45% of all non-road gasoline emissions. According to this report, In one year, these machines released:

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) = 461,800 tons

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) = 5,793,200 tons

• Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) = 68,500 tons

• Particulate Matter (PM10) = 20,700 tons

• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) = 20,382,400 tons

What About Electric Mowers? 

Electric mowers are a better alternative, as they produce zero direct emissions. However, there’s still an environmental footprint to consider:

• Corded Electric Mowers – Clean at the point of use, but still rely on the electric grid, which may be powered by fossil fuels.

• Rechargeable (Battery-Powered) Mowers – More convenient, but lithium mining (for batteries) has been linked to water pollution and ecosystem damage.

So, while they’re better than petrol, they’re not 100% guilt-free.

The Best Choice? A Manual Cylinder Lawnmower! ✅♻️

Picture this: it’s a sunny weekend, and you’re about to mow your lawn. Instead of wrestling with a loud, fuel-hungry monster or worrying about extension cords that limit your movement (and might trip you up!), you reach for a sleek, eco-friendly manual lawnmower.

No air pollution. No cables to untangle. No fumes choking your garden. Just pure, effortless cutting powered by you—and a few calories your body probably wants to burn anyway!

If you're looking for a greener, quieter, and cheaper way to keep your lawn pristine, it’s time to rethink your mower.

For less than £55, you can grab a manual cylinder lawnmower like this one on Amazon, with benefits such as:

 ✅ Zero fuel consumption – No petrol, no electricity. Just you and the machine!

✅ No emissions – 100% human-powered and sustainable.

✅ Minimal waste – No oil changes, spark plugs, or batteries to replace.

If you fancy saving money, reducing your carbon footprint, and making lawn care easier, a manual cylinder lawnmower is the way to go.

✅ Eco-friendly & zero emissions

✅ Quiet and hassle-free

✅ Affordable & low maintenance

✅ Gives your lawn a healthy, clean cut.

✅ Doubles as an outdoor workout!

So why wait? watch this video to see it in action on my lawn and switch to a manual mower today and enjoy a greener lawn and a greener planet! 🌎💚

Also, if you have used a manual lawnmower before? Love it or hate it? Share your thoughts.