Tag: solar power

Business

Understanding solar charging stations

For clients looking to add green or sustainable elements to landscaping, discussing solar charging stations can be an option. Here's what you need to know about it.

August 6, 2018

Business

Don’t be in the dark about solar power

Company installs solar panels to become more sustainable and cut down on energy costs. Find out how you can do the same for your landscaping company today.

May 2, 2018

Design-Build

“Smart” bench gathers data to help urban planners meet public’s needs

The bench is manufactured by Soofa, a company that founded by 3 MIT Media Lab grads in 2014. Details on this bench and more here on Total Landscape Care.

July 21, 2017

Business

Clean Air Lawn Care franchises committed to sustainable practices

We highlighted how living landscapes can help purify the atmosphere but this company, based inFort Collins, Colorado, has taken it one step further!

May 25, 2017

Business

Using alternative fuels could pay dividends over time

Whether you’re trying to cut down on fuel costs or you want to create an environmentally friendly company image, finding an alternative fuel for your commercial lawn equipment can be daunting. The cost of converting your equipment to an alternative fuel source is enough to make some landscapers balk, but don’t underestimate the value of […]

August 17, 2015

Business

Eyetrax Ranger Series security camera uses cellular data, real-time tracking to keep jobsites safe

Security cameras are cheap and easy to find, but most have shortcomings. The Ranger Series construction camera from Eyetrax solves these problems with three high tech improvements over standard cameras. First, the Ranger Series, shown at the World of Concrete this week, is solar powered. No external power source is needed. A 14- x 14-inch […]

February 5, 2015

Business

Vans & Power Sources Evolve as Industry Rebounds

More than 10,000 work-truck industry pros headed to Indianapolis, Indiana, March 6-8 to see the 500,000 square feet of new equipment, vans and trucks at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) 2013 Work Truck Show. Jack Roberts, executive trucks editor, walked the floor, tested new equipment and got a feel for where things are headed. Here are his five main takeaways.

May 14, 2013