Alexandria, Va. – January 27, 2012 – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) today announced that it has issued a Stewardship Plan for Outdoor Power Equipment to comply with the requirements of the British Columbia Ministry of Environment’s (MoE) Recycling Regulation.

To prepare for implementation in July 2012, outdoor power equipment manufacturers must immediately begin reporting estimates of their electrical-powered OPE delivered to Canada overall.

For a review of the current Stewardship Plan for Outdoor Power Equipment, go to: http://www.opei.org/library-documents/about-opei/OPEIStewardshipProgramOctoberFinal.pdf

For a list of common questions and answers, visit: http://opei.org/news/detail.dot?id=22466

Says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI, “We’ve been working hard to make this new government mandate as fair and non-onerous as possible for our members and non-members.  To that end, we’ve  selected a non-profit Canadian recycling and recovery vendor  to help streamline this process for manufacturers.”

Background

The British Columbia Recycling Regulation mandating manufacturer responsibility for product recovery and recycling includes outdoor power equipment.  On behalf of its members, OPEI submitted a Stewardship Plan for Outdoor Power Equipment on October 1, 2011 to the British Columbia Ministry of Environment for their consideration.  The development of this plan began in March of last year with the participation of the Canadian Task Force (CTF), consisting of 14 OPEI member company representatives, along with consulting support specific to this type of activity in Canada.

OPEI has selected Product Care Association (PCA) as the Canadian recycling and recovery project vendor.  PCA is a not-for-profit industry association that manages product stewardship programs for household hazardous and special waste on behalf of its members across Canada. PCA programs help protect the environment by diverting leftover and end of life products from landfills, waterways, and sewers.  PCA provides consumers with a collection system network for the products it manages.  The collected products are then reused or recycled where possible.

What do Manufacturers Need to Do?

A requirement of the regulations is to report Recovery Rates for each product category to the Regulation.  This Recovery Rate will be calculated as the percentage of product recycled compared to the product introduced into the market place.  This data must be collected periodically and reported to the Ministry of Environment annually as required by law.
1.      OPE manufacturers should contact OPEI to get a product summary spreadsheet.  Only one worksheet per company is required.
2.      Manufacturers will need to report estimates on Canadian sales of electrical-powered equipment by January 31, 2012 to Hargrove & Associates.
3.      Hargrove & Associates will also need the name, email and phone number of the company representative who will be the official contact for data.    Monthly data will be collected after this initial submittal of requested information.
4.       Companies that do not  participate in the OPEI Stewardship Plan for electric outdoor power equipment will have to interact directly with the Ministry of Environment to provide a compliant recycling program.

Further information can be found at the URLs above, by contacting OPEI at 703-549-7600 or by emailing Gerry Coons at gcoons@opei.org or Kristen Reamy at kristen@opei.org.

Hargrove & Associates is an independent third party contractor that properly manages sensitive information to protect the interests of the individual companies reporting this information.
About OPEI

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing more than 80 engine and equipment manufacturers worldwide in the utility, forestry, landscape, and lawn and garden industry. OPEI is a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) in the development of safety standards. For more information, visit www.OPEI.org.

Complying with the British Columbia Ministry of Environment’s (MoE)

Recycling Regulation

Questions and Answers

Q:  Who must participate in the Stewardship Program?

A: The language in the regulation states that the “Producer” must participate.  In the regulation the “Producer” is defined as anyone from the OEM manufacturer through the distribution channel to the retailer that sells the product to the consumer.

It does not include component suppliers.

Q:  Why must we report sales of equipment?

A:  There have been changes in the Canadian government recycling requirements for electric products shipped to British Columbia, Canada.   OPEI, with the Canadian Taskforce of member representatives, is working to ensure its members fulfill the Producer requirements under Part 2 of the BC Ministry of Environment’s Recycling Regulation.

The information reporting is for number of units, not $.  Initially, this will be used to complete the details of the Stewardship Plan with regard to setting the environmental handling fees and budget planning.  It will also be used to report weights for calculating recycling recovery rates over time.
Q:  What information do you need reported?

A: An Excel form is available that asks companies to fill out information on retail outlets and distribution channels shipping or selling product in British Columbia.

Only one worksheet should be submitted per company and only for electrical-driven products.

Companies will be submitting sales estimates for each category of product sold in British Columbia, or Canada as a whole.

As the program continues, sales (shipments) into Canada will be reported monthly and used to calculate recycling recovery rates for the program.

Q: What if we only have Canadian sales, not broken out by province?

A:  We have agreement in our plan to represent British Columbia sales as a percentage of all Canadian sales; this being 13 percent for British Columbia.

Q: How will the recovery rates be determined? Why must recovery rates be determined?

A:  A requirement of the regulations is to report Recovery Rates of product subject to the Regulation.  This Recovery Rate will be calculated as the percentage of product recycled compared to the product introduced into the market place.

The estimates of recoverable OPE are relatively small compared to other stewardship programs. The OPEI-CTF estimates that approximately 30,000 electric-powered OPEs are retired every year in British Columbia, or approximately 150 to 200 tonnes.

Q:  How will the recovery rates be determined?

A: Data will be collected and reported to the Product Care Association (PCA) by the steel recycling companies as to the amount of outdoor power equipment collected for recycling.  The amount of product introduced into the market will be reported monthly to PCA.  PCA will use this data to calculate the recycling rates.

Q:  What about fuel powered products?

A: The Stewardship Plan requires a two-year study of fuel (gas) powered products to analyze the level of existing recycling rates and the potential for these products to be disposed in landfills.  This study will commence in 2013.

Results of this fuel-powered products study will be used to determine if any regulatory action is warranted for these products.

Further information on fuel-powered products will be communicated at a later time.

Q:  Will an Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) be imposed on fuel-powered products?

A: It is not the intent of the Stewardship Plan to impose an EHF on fuel-powered products.  The EHF will be collected on electric products only.

Q:  Who will collect the EHF?

A: The EHF will be collected by the retailers at the point of sale to the consumer.  The EHF will show on the sales ticket as a separate item.

The EHF applies to all battery and corded outdoor power equipment.

Q:  Why should we provide a list of Retailers, Dealers, Distributors, etc?

A: The Retailers, Dealers and Distributors have a responsibility to charge, recover and submit the EHF to the Program.  To protect our Retailers, Dealers and Distributors and to insure they operate properly within the regulatory requirements, we must communicate to them the information they require to comply with the requirements of the program.  This includes having the proper rate structure for the EHF and insuring they properly implement and submit these.

Alexandria, Va. – January 24, 2012 – This year’s winter season may be off to an uneven start, but winter storms and other natural disasters and emergencies can take homeowners by surprise anytime.  The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an association representing outdoor power equipment, utility vehicle and engine manufacturers and suppliers, recommends that homeowners have certain equipment on hand to cope with unexpected weather or public health emergencies.

First aid emergency kits and general preparedness kits for power outages and flu outbreaks are commonplace. But, OPEI’s Kris Kiser, President and CEO, recommends that homeowners “make sure they have a basic assortment of outdoor power or utility equipment on hand to stay safe and self-sufficient during an emergency.”

The equipment checklist below helps homeowners assess their preparedness for an unexpected weather event or other emergency – and offers some safety tips:

1. Pole saws or pruners can help clear away dead or damaged limbs near your home or on your driveway. Make sure you always keep a firm footing on the ground when using such equipment. Do not use a ladder, and stay away from electrical conductors.
2. A chain saw can help clear away trees and more massive limbs, but first read and understand the instruction manual and ensure equipment is in good condition. Do not work around power lines, since they can be the biggest threat to safety.
3. Power generators can keep the lights on, refrigerators running and water flowing in an emergency.  Do not operate power generators, however, in enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can become concentrated in enclosed areas and cause serious injury or death.
4. Snow throwers/snow blowers come in handy for significant snow events and are easier than shoveling for those who have medical conditions.  Be sure to read your operator’s manual and dress warmly to guard against exposure.
5. Chippers and shredders help ease the physical hardship of post-storm cleanup.  Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Utility vehicles may seem like a luxury, but if you are in storm-prone areas of the country, they can be an important piece of equipment to help move branches, haul sandbags or maneuver through areas inaccessible to other vehicles.

Editors’ Notes: Consumers may find a list of safety tips for outdoor power equipment athttp://www.opei.org/education/safety/.  For a gallery of equipment photos, go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/75023139@N03/

About OPEI

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing more than 80 engine and equipment manufacturers worldwide in the utility, forestry, landscape, and lawn and garden industry. OPEI is a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) in the development of safety standards. For more information, visit www.OPEI.org.

I am a little late but I said I would share.

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – One Midlands family says they have lost the keys to their livelihood after thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of lawn care equipment overnight.

The Samuel family says a truck and trailer full of that equipment were taken from their home on Cora Drive between midnight and 3:00am Wednesday.

Vernon Samuel says he uses the lawn care equipment for his business, Top Notch Lawn Care and Maintenance.

He says that any money he makes is used to support his wife, Lafabia, who was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Lafabia says whoever took the equipment also stole her husband’s livelihood.

“Just the idea of knowing now that our source of income has been taken away from us because I’m unable to work is heart-wrenching,” said Lafabia.

The Samuels have also done their part in looking for the stolen merchandise. “We also took it into our hands to ride around in the neighborhood to see if we locate our property,” said Lafabia. “However, we have not had any success with doing so.”

The stolen truck is described as a 1990 white Chevy that had a black trailer attached to it. The trailer has the words “Bowhunter by choice” on the back of it and “Bentley Builders” written on the side.

“It would have to be somebody that was probably watching and saw the opportunity and they took it,” said Lafabia.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident. Meanwhile, the Samuel family also says they did not have insurance for the lawn care equipment.

If you want to help the Samuel family, dial 803-665-2882.

lawn care South Carolina

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Governor Schwarzenegger Signs CARB Enforcement Reforms into Law, Announces CERT
–SB1402 passed both Senate and Assembly with unanimous, bipartisan support–

Alexandria, VA – September 30, 2010 – Californians for Enforcement Reform and Transparency (CERT) today announced that on September 28, 2010, Governor Schwarzenegger signed SB1402 into law. SB1402 immediately requires the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) enforcement program to be transparent, consistent and fair. CERT members applaud the Governor for signing this good government bill into law.

Former CARB Chairman and CERT member, John Dunlap, said, “We’re glad to see the bill signed so quickly and look forward to working with CARB to implement this bill. These reforms will help change the perception that CARB’s penalties are arbitrary and inconsistent, which will help restore the faith of the California business community.”

CERT is a diverse group of industries and trade associations with the goal of working cooperatively with CARB to enhance its compliance and enforcement programs.

“OPEI is pleased to see this important measure become law,” said Kris Kiser, EVP at the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute. “OPEI looks forward to continuing its long-term partnership with CARB and the US EPA to create a transparent, fair and even playing field where there is strong enforcement against gross violations from non-compliant products.”

Senator Dutton, the incoming Republican Senate leader who drafted and sponsored the legislation, stated, “CARB holds businesses accountable when they violate the California regulations they oversee. The problem is that there was nothing that held CARB accountable in how the penalties were determined or the reason for the violation. This important piece of legislation is a significant step in the right direction in showing the business community that the State of California is willing to work with them.”

CARB is charged with attaining and maintaining air quality standards in the State of California, which includes the enforcement of air quality standards. Currently, it is not clear whether and how CARB applies criteria or policies when it assesses penalties. This resulted in a subjective, ad hoc enforcement program that did not clearly or consistently distinguish serious violations that harm air quality from minor administrative glitches.

With the exception of a formal penalty policy, which CARB is required to publish by March 1, 2011, SB1402 takes effect immediately. The new rules will require CARB to:

· provide a clear explanation of how penalties are assessed on a per-unit basis,
· develop a written, consistent penalty policy that ensures the largest penalties are imposed on serious violations that adversely impact air quality (due March 2011), and
· report those penalties to the Legislature annually.

For more information on CERT and its positions go to www.certreform.org.

Members of CERT are: American Home Furnishing Alliance; California Chapter of the American Fence Contractors Association; California Dump Truck Owner Association; California Motorcycle Dealers Association; California Moving and Storage Association; California Retailers Association; Construction Industry Air Quality Coalition; Engineering Contractors Association; Flasher/Barricade Association; Independent Waste Oil Collectors and Transporters; Marine Builders Association; Moving and Storage Association; National Marine Manufacturers Association; Outdoor Power Equipment Institute; Sand Car Manufacturers Association; Southern California Contractors Association; California Manufacturers and Technology Association.

Alexandria, VA – July 16, 2009 – The Alliance for a Safe Alternative Fuels Environment (AllSAFE), which speaks for manufacturers on fuel-related legislation representing 400 million products that over 250 million Americans own and operate, including recreational boats and marine engines, chainsaws, lawnmowers, motor vehicles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, generators, and related vehicles and equipment, announced today that it delivered official comments voicing concern to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about Growth Energy’s fuel waiver application for E-15.

AllSAFE’s comments also address concerns over EPA’s expansion of the waiver request to include “bifurcating” the fuel supply, or allowing two fuels (E-10 and E-15) in the marketplace at one time via the 211(f)(4) fuel waiver process.  To read AllSAFE’s comments to the EPA, visit allsafe-fuel.org or www.OPEI.org.

“AllSAFE’s comments clearly establish that E-15 has not been sufficiently tested and poses a hazard that could potentially bring physical endangerment to consumers,” said Kris Kiser, spokesman for AllSAFE. “With the additional concern of a ‘bifurcated fuel’ supply, the EPA has not evaluated all the complex issues, such as misfueling, which again, leads to permanent damage of non-road equipment and older vehicles and poses a risk of personal harm to the consumer. These concerns deserve a full evaluation through the proper section of the federal Clean Air Act and should not be insufficiently addressed through a fuel waiver request.”

In EPA’s response to Growth Energy’s waiver application, comments were requested by EPA on a potential “partial fuel waiver” that would in concept only apply to certain newer on-road vehicles. EPA’s “partial waiver” concept would be based on somehow bifurcating the national production, distribution, blending, and marketing of separate E-10 fuels (for non-road products and older automobiles) and then offering E-15 fuels for newer automobiles only.

In practice, consumers would now be faced with two fuel pumps at any given station – one with E-10 and one with E-15.  “AllSAFE has strongly cautioned the EPA against such a measure since consumers could be confused and possibly use the wrong fuel, especially if they see that E-15 is cheaper and choose that blend rate to save money,” said Kiser.

In its comments, AllSAFE pointed out that EPA’s  attempt to offer leaded and unleaded fuels via two separate pumps was not completely successful. Even with education and physical barriers against misfueling at the fuel pump and on the automobile, misfueling still occurred with 13.5 % of vehicles needing unleaded gasoline (based on EPA’s own misfueling study). With no physical barrier and a price differential that would encourage misfueling, the potential for physical harm to consumers must be addressed before bifurcation is considered.

AllSAFE’s comments also point out that from a legal and public policy standpoint, the EPA cannot approve any “partial” mid-level ethanol fuel waiver until  EPA has completed a separate rulemaking process under section 211(c) to prevent misfueling.

In 2007, Congress expanded and strengthened Section 211(f)(4), which specifically directed EPA to only approve a fuel waiver if all non-road and on-road engines or vehicles would not be adversely impacted with regard to their applicable emission standards.  Yet, Section 211(f)(4) does not create the legal authority for EPA to establish a “partial waiver” based on a bifurcated fuel “concept.”

In summary, AllSAFE recommends that the EPA deny the Growth Energy E-15 partial waiver request at this time for the following reasons:

· Use of E15 fuel cannot be legally or practically controlled through a partial waiver without causing wide-spread misfueling, engine damage, and potential for physical harm to consumers.

· The waiver application does not include most of the information EPA has outlined as required supporting information.

· The data supplied with the waiver application does not support the claims made regarding the emission and operability influence of E-15 fuel.

· Use of E-15 fuel is expected to result in “materials incompatibility”

· Use of E-15 fuel is expected to cause unacceptable engine and/or equipment “operability”– resulting in an increase in “tampering.”

· Use of E15 fuel has been demonstrated to result in increased exhaust emission of HC+NOx and significantly higher exhaust gas temperatures resulting in engine degradation.

· Use of E-15 fuel is expected to result in increased evaporative emissions.

· Use of E-15 fuel would increase national emissions based on well-established predictive modeling.

About AllSAFE

AllSAFE is made up of national consumer, manufacturing, and gasoline retailer associations (listed below) that consume gasoline and ethanol fuel blends (listed below).  AllSAFE speaks for manufacturers on fuel-related legislation representing 400 million products that over 250 million Americans own and operate, including recreational boats and marine engines, chainsaws, lawnmowers, motor vehicles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, generators, and related vehicles and equipment.  For more information, go to http://allsafe-fuel.org/.

AllSAFE Members

About the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

OPEI is an international trade association representing the $15 billion landscape, forestry, utility and lawn and garden equipment manufacturing industry. OPEI is a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) in the development of safety standards. Founded in 1952, OPEI represents and promotes the outdoor power equipment industry and ensures the public may continue to benefit from the economic, lifestyle and environmental contributions of landscapes and turfgrass. For more information on OPEI, visit www.OPEI.org.

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I was recently speaking with Larry Upton of edioma and their new product called iDigo. iDigo is a program that runs on the iPhone. Have a read through the press release and let me know what your thoughts are about this product.

edioma™ SHIPS IDIGO – IPHONE LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

AUSTIN, TX – edioma™, a provider of mobile device learning products, today announced that it began shipping iDigo Home, an iPhone-based language assistance application designed to help English-speaking homeowners communicate with Spanishspeaking staff (e.g., housekeepers, lawncare workers, handymen). iDigo Home is the first in a line of iPhone applications that edioma plans to introduce in Q3 and Q4 of 2009.

Future versions of iDigo will focus on facilitating communication between management and staff in specific industry verticals, such as Hospitality (restaurant/hotel), Jobsite (construction), and Travel (business travelers).

edioma partners with Lighter Fluid Studios, an Austin-based development and publishing company. The two companies share a common view that mobile phonebased language assistance is a vital solution to bridge the “communication gap” between English- and Spanish-speakers who are required to interact in the work place. There are currently over 45 million U.S. Hispanics, nearly 40% who are categorized as “Spanishdependent.”

edioma’s iDigo platform is the first iPhone language assistance product to target non-travel-based communication needs,” said Larry Upton, edioma founder and CEO. “We’re convinced that a rapidly expanding market exists for smart-phone products that facilitate multi-lingual communication, especially where jobsite productivity is concerned.” Fortune 500 companies with sizable Spanish-speaking employees, such as Wal-Mart (165,000 Hispanic employees), stand to benefit from using iDigo as a communication solution to increase workplace productivity and reduce human resource management costs.

Lighter Fluid Studios principal Darrell Petty said, “iDigo stands apart from other language assistance products, because it’s elegant and easy to use. iDigo guides the user through a simple process that delivers relevant phrases for a wide variety of common situations.” Lighter Fluid and edioma plan to release ported versions of iDigo for Blackberry and Android smart-phones in Q3 2009.

About edioma
edioma develops and publishes mobile education services for Spanish/English speaking wireless subscribers. edioma is a privately-held corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, please contact info@edioma.com.

About Lighter Fluid Studios
Lighter Fluid Studios helps companies turn ideas into commercial success. Light Fluid designs, develops, and supports a variety of enterprise software and mobile application products via joint investments or shared development partnerships. For more information on Lighter Fluid, please visit www.lighterfluidstudios.com.

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Contact:
Mike Crixell
mike.crixell@edioma.com
+1.512.327.1800

Well with spring on our doorstep and our feet itchy as ever to get started; there are a few things to do with our equipment before we put them through the paces.  This will be the first part of a multi-post on equipment maintenance.  All equipment repairs and maintenance should be recorded.  This is a good pratice for tracking equipment costs and a great tool for resale.  Just make a book dedicated to equipment log…it is easier than you think.

Trimmers

Trimmers are very easy to maintain (most of the time).  Here are some basic and advanced tips to keep you up and running.

Basic (minimal dis-assembly)

Clean out the spool and replace any line left over from last year.  Last years line will be brittle and dried out, time for some new line.  You should also make sure to use up your line before storing it for the winter.  If you have left over line bring it indoors out of the cold (if you live in a cold climate…I am in Ontario, Canada.), you can even soak the line in water to avoid it drying out while you store it.

Replace the spark plug.  Running trimmer engines at full throttle days in and out is hard work for spark plug.  Old plugs can become fouled and need to be replaced.  I recommend replacing them every spring (depending on use you may wish to change them twice per year) and make note of the date in your equipment log.

Replace the fuel filter.  Fuel filters are usuallay located in the fuel tank of most newer modles.  However on older trimmers you may find in-line filter as well.  A plugged up fuel filter puts the engine under stress and it may not run properly; stalling, spitting and sputtering.  Make note of the replacement in your equipment maintenance log book.

Take off the muffler and clean out all of the carbon buildup.  This is a good time to clean out your spark arrestor as well (that little piece of screen on the muffler exit).  If your trimmer cannot relieve it self of its exhaust it will run poorly and there will be a lack of power.  All too many times where a trimmer has a lack of power it will be the exhaust port and muffler clogged with carbon.  Use a small flat head screwdrive to scrap off the excess carbon.  But remember that trimmer heads are made out of alilumimun and you can damage then with a sharp instrument…so be careful.

Grease the gearbox on the trimmer head.  Most trimmers have a grease nipple on the gearbox.  I use a water based white lithium grease.  It is easier to clean and acts to heat better then a standard grease.  If your trimmer does not have a grease nipple (such as my RedMax) you can take apart your trimmer head to expose the gearbox and manually grease it.  If you are not sure how to do this you can bring it in to your small equipment shop.

Advanced (rip it apart!)

Change the carburetor diaphragm and filters.  Over time your carb can become gummed up and the diaphragm become worn and stretched.  This step requires a very clean working area as the smallest piece of sand or dirt can affect the performance of the trimmer (if it runs at all).

Clean and grease the drive shaft.  Most solid drive shafts require you to keep them clean and greased.  Doing this is simple.  Remove the engine from the shaft and the drive shaft should slide out.  Use a clean rag to wipe off all old grease and dirt and apply new grease where needed.  Always check with your owners manual to see if your trimmer needs this step.

Replace your clutch spring.  Over time the small clutch spring will become less tense.  If your trimmer head still wants to spin even when your finger is off of the throttle you need to replace your spring.  This is an easy fix but requires you to remove the engine from the shaft.  The spring holds the two clutch shoes together…this will also be a good time to examine the shoes and clutch drum for wear.  Blow out any dirt in the drum as it will only speed up the wear process.

Those tips and tricks will keep your trimmer running at its best.  We all at times take our equiment for granted and the work that they perform.  A two stroke engine should last forever if you take care of it.

Please leave a comment and let us all know what you do to maintain your trimmers.

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The message is going out to all manufacturers, software developers or anyone who contributes a product for the green industry. We are currently looking for products to review for our new ‘Green Industry Product Review’ section. If you are interested to have your product featured and reviewed please send all requests to office@thelawnblog.com

I was sent this video about a propane powered line trimmer. Check out the video and let me know your thoughts.