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RISE Recognizes Mark Schlossberg with 2014 Grassroots Excellence Award

During its 24th annual meeting, RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) recognized Mark Schlossberg, president of Pro-Lawn-Plus, with the 2014 Grassroots Excellence Award.

August 29, 2014

Business

How To Maximize Fuel Economy

Chasing the MPG rainbow: Getting to that pot of gold of improved fuel economy takes more than wishful thinking if you want to cash in at the end of the year.

August 8, 2014

Business

[Infographic] How Much Water Are You Wasting?

Saving water while keep lawns looking green through the summer is not as hard as landscapers might think. Whether it’s using the proper products or watering at the correct time, landscapers can do a lot to help cut down on client’s water bills and wasted water.

June 9, 2014

Business

ASLA Headquarters Helps D.C. Rank Second in Cities with Energy Star Buildings

With the help of the American Society of Landscape Architects’ headquarters, Washington, D.C. was able to rank second on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2014 list of the top U.S. cities with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

April 11, 2014

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Green Globes vs. LEED v4

Late last year, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) identified the Green Building Initiatives’ rating program, Green Globes, as an acceptable standard for green buildings.

April 4, 2014

Business

Irrigation Association Recognized For Increasing WaterSense Awareness

Because of its dedication to helping the WaterSense organization, the Irrigation Association has been named the 2013 WaterSense Partner of the Year.

October 9, 2013

Business

OPEI Survey Shows Consumer Uncertainty About Ethanol

Consumers in the United States may not be ready when it comes to using higher ethanol fuel blends. In an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive for OPEI, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, one of the key findings was that the majority of Americans are “not sure at all” if it is illegal or legal to put high level ethanol gas into engines.

September 11, 2013

Business

John Deere Power Systems Receives Tier 4 Certification

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has received emissions certifications from several organizations.The company’s engine lineup 130 kW (174 horsepower) and above has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Tier 4, European Union (EU) Stave IV and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions certification. The PowerTech PVS 6.8L, PowerTech PSS 6.8L, PowerTech PSS 9.0L and PowerTech PSS 13.5L models are the first John Deere off-highway engines to receive Final Tier 4, Stage IV and CARB emissions certification in the 130 kW to 560 kW (174 horsepower to 750 horsepower) power category.

July 25, 2013

Landscaping equipment

Emissions Update

It’s finally here. Equipment manufacturers are rolling out their lines of Tier 4 Final machines. So, what does that mean for landscape contractors? While emission tiers have been a huge part of the discussion for manufacturers since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the regulations in 1996, the effect on landscapers is just starting to be felt as Tier 4 Final requirements hit 25- to 75-horsepower diesel engines this year.

July 11, 2013

Business

Should LEDs be EPA Energy Star Qualified?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program has been listening to a new source about LED lighting. Soraa has been urging the company to address light quality, specifically color rendering, in its new lamp specification.

May 28, 2013

Business

Herbicide Gets EPA Approval for Sports Turf

PBI/Gordon Corporation’s Katana Turf Herbicide has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on expanded labeling for use on professional managed sports turf.

May 2, 2013

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Get Paid for Water-Friendly Landscaping

Can you imagine installing a water feature and then getting paid by the government to do it? That thought has become a reality for the citizens of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in Minnesota.

May 2, 2013