At Smith Farm & Garden we recycle used oil, cardboard, used blades, mowers, and engines. We also have manufacturers that have metal returnable crates for the large zero turn mowers that we sell, saving on the disposal of Tons of wood from the wooden crates. We also sell the first ever all electric zero turn mower, the ZEON, by Hustler Turf. Scag and Toro make zero turn mowers that will run on propane.

The talk today is all about engine technology and its impact on emissions and fuel economy. ECHO has been a leader in technological innovation for 30 years. We are continually developing equipment that is more productive and more efficient. ECHO’s current engine technology, Power Boost Vortex™, is the latest step in developing 2-stroke engines that are emissions compliant and fuel-efficient. In fact, ECHO uses strictly, high-performance 2-stroke engines that meet or exceed EPA and CARB emissions levels as well as reduce fuel consumption. Here are just some of the facts about ECHO 2-stroke engines and emissions: ECHO has reduced engine emissions on most models by up to 85% since 1997 ECHO has more engine families (15) that meet or exceed EPA-required emission levels than any other outdoor power equipment manufacturer ECHO has more models (100% of our product line) certified to the EPA’s highest useful life rating (Category ‘A’ or 300 Hours) than any other outdoor power equipment manufacturer ECHO’s Power Boost Vortex™ engines are more fuel efficient than their counterparts produced just a few years ago ECHO has produced more than 2 million products that use Power Boost Vortex™ technology ECHO Power Boost Vortex™ technology can be found in over 40 ECHO models today. Look for the Power Boost Vortex logo on the product pages.

Managing Our Environment Over the past several years, STIHL has made significant investments in research and development to address our environmental footprint. STIHL is dedicated to developing products that are environmentally responsible. We are proud that our product line features some of the best available technologies and some of the cleanest running outdoor power equipment available today. STIHL will continue to work toward socially responsible environmental stewardship both in operation and manufacture. We are also working to increase environmental awareness in our vendors and business partners. After all, taking care of nature is the very basis of our operation. "...we can all work together to keep our country clean, green and beautiful." STIHL partners with agencies and organizations that encourage the responsible use of natural resources, promote sustainable growth woodlands, and support the continuing of our future farmers and agribusiness professionals. A long-term proponent of responsible forest management, STIHL believes we can all work together to keep our country clean, green and beautiful.