Resources
The negative impacts of leaf blowers
The noise of gas-powered leaf blowers is louder than is healthy for humans.
Filing a leaf blower complaint to 311
How to report excessive leafblower noise to the City of Toronto
Leave the leaves, and other things you can do to prevent leaf blower pollution
Leaves left on the ground attract more insects which in turn attract more birds looking for insects.
Why Toronto needs to ban Gas Leaf Blowers (GLBs)
Over two hundred cities and municipalities in the USA have banned or severely restricted use of 2 stroke cycle gas-powered leaf blowers, because they are a hazard to public health.
Lawn care companies that use non gas equipment
These companies have realized the benefits and challenges to landscapers and residents, as they support a responsible and equitable transition to low-impact land care in order to improve quality of life for communities.