--- title: Flipping the Switch on Eco-Equipment description: Flipping the Switch on Eco-Equipment --- [![strauser-green-circle-logo](https://strausernature.com/hubfs/strauser-green-circle-logo.svg "strauser-green-circle-logo")](https://strausernature.com/) [![strauser-green-circle-logo](https://strausernature.com/hubfs/strauser-green-circle-logo.svg "strauser-green-circle-logo")](https://strausernature.com/) - [Capabilities](https://strausernature.com/capabilities) - [Landscape Maintenance](https://strausernature.com/commercial-landscape-maintenance) - [Landscape Enhancements](https://strausernature.com/commercial-landscaping-enhancement) - [Snow & Ice Removal](https://strausernature.com/snow-ice-removal) - [Commercial & Residential Landscape Construction](https://strausernature.com/commercial-landscape-construction) - [Company](https://strausernature.com/company) - [Locations](https://strausernature.com/locations) - [Poconos](https://strausernature.com/poconos-branch) - [Lancaster](https://strausernature.com/lancaster) - [Properties We Serve](https://strausernature.com/properties-we-serve) - [Communities](https://strausernature.com/multifamily-communities) - [Commercial](https://strausernature.com/commercial-landscaping) - [Industrial](https://strausernature.com/industrial-landscaping) - [Institutional](https://strausernature.com/institutional-landscaping) - [We C A R E Pledge](https://strausernature.com/we-care-pledge) - [Blog](https://strausernature.com/blog) - [Careers](https://strausernature.com/careers) [ (570) 424-9434 ](tel:(570)%20424-9434) [ Request Proposal ](https://strausernature.com/request-a-proposal) [ (570) 424-9434 ](tel:570-424-9434) [ Request Proposal ](https://strausernature.com/request-a-proposal) [ (570) 424-9434 ](tel:570-424-9434) [ Request Proposal ](https://www.hubspot.com/) - [Capabilities](https://strausernature.com/capabilities) - [Landscape Maintenance](https://strausernature.com/commercial-landscape-maintenance) - [Landscape Enhancements](https://strausernature.com/commercial-landscaping-enhancement) - [Snow & Ice Removal](https://strausernature.com/snow-ice-removal) - [Commercial & Residential Landscape Construction](https://strausernature.com/commercial-landscape-construction) - [Company](https://strausernature.com/company) - [Locations](https://strausernature.com/locations) - [Poconos](https://strausernature.com/poconos-branch) - [Lancaster](https://strausernature.com/lancaster) - [Properties We Serve](https://strausernature.com/properties-we-serve) - [Communities](https://strausernature.com/multifamily-communities) - [Commercial](https://strausernature.com/commercial-landscaping) - [Industrial](https://strausernature.com/industrial-landscaping) - [Institutional](https://strausernature.com/institutional-landscaping) - [We C A R E Pledge](https://strausernature.com/we-care-pledge) - [Blog](https://strausernature.com/blog) - [Careers](https://strausernature.com/careers) [ (570) 424-9434 ](tel:570-424-9434)[ REQUEST PROPOSAL ](https://strausernature.com/request-a-proposal) [lancaster](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/lancaster)[power](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/power) [fuel](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/fuel)[propane](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/propane)[lehigh valley](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/lehigh-valley)[nepa](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/nepa)[harrisburg](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/harrisburg)[ephrata](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/ephrata)[carbon](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/carbon)[electric](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/electric)[pocono](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/pocono)[landscaping](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/landscaping)[a better way](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/a-better-way)[footprint](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/footprint)[poconos](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/poconos)[less emissions](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/less-emissions)[alternative](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/alternative)[News](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/news) # Flipping the Switch on Eco-Equipment by [Kate Daniels](https://strausernature.com/blog/author/strauseradmin) 1 min read February 25, 2020 Thanks to advances in technology, there is a better way for landscapers when it comes to what equipment we use on your property. Quieter and healthier alternatives to gas-based engines are becoming increasingly available, and only getting better! Here at Strauser Nature’s Helpers, we’re continuing to switch to propane and battery-powered equipment for a multitude of reasons. By switching to propane and battery equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers, we can make our operations quieter, safer, and more cost-effective. Battery-powered equipment runs 10-20 decibels quieter than gas, which can be a plus if your property’s outdoor space caters to employees, tenants, and customers who enjoy spending time outside. Propane mowers also run quieter than their gasoline counterparts, so you can appreciate the reduced distraction from a landscape crew operating on your property.  https://vimeo.com/305116887 Propane is also cheaper by the gallon than gasoline and provides a smoother, longer run-time for our mowers, which means more time servicing your property and less time refueling. It can also be stored indefinitely, whereas gas has a 12 month shelf life. Both battery-powered and propane equipment require less maintenance, which also help us reduce repair costs. This cost benefit means we can provide the best possible pricing to our clients! When it comes to safety, propane has a higher flammability rate, which means it needs to get hotter than gas to catch fire. It’s also non-toxic, so it won’t contaminate any water or soil it comes in contact with. Fortunately, we don’t expect fuel spillage or leakage anyway, because when a propane tank is empty, our crews simply detach the tank and put on a spare – no mess, no risk of contamination. Our favorite part about using propane and battery equipment is the long list of ecological benefits. By using battery-powered trimmers and blowers, we’re conserving resources and adding eco-value to our equipment. That’s because these batteries can be recycled once they’re no longer usable. Reduced fuel consumption, emissions, solid waste, toxic waste, fuel leakage and spillages, and reduced risks to our employees’ health all drive our commitment to eco-friendly equipment use.   *Article written by Kate Daniels*   Share this [Share on X ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https://strausernature.com/blog/flipping-the-switch-on-eco-equipment&text=Flipping+the+Switch+on+Eco-Equipment) [Share on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://strausernature.com/blog/flipping-the-switch-on-eco-equipment&t=Flipping+the+Switch+on+Eco-Equipment) [Share on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://strausernature.com/blog/flipping-the-switch-on-eco-equipment&t=Flipping+the+Switch+on+Eco-Equipment) Previous story [← Controlling Your Property's Waterways: Riparian Buffers in the Landscape](https://strausernature.com/blog/controlling-your-propertys-waterways-riparian-buffers-in-the-landscape) Next story [A Better Way to Mulch, or Not! →](https://strausernature.com/blog/a-better-way-to-mulch-or-not) ## You May Also Like These Related Stories [The Key to a Healthy Landscape: Spring Bed Care, Pre-Emergent, and Mulch](https://strausernature.com/blog/spring-landscape-bed-care-in-eastern-pa) [Commercial Landscaping](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/commercial-landscaping) ### The Key to a Healthy Landscape: Spring Bed Care, Pre-Emergent, and Mulch April 10, 2025 1 min read [The Green Edge: How Commercial Property Investment in a Bio-diverse Landscape Creates Value](https://strausernature.com/blog/the-green-edge) [News](https://strausernature.com/blog/tag/news) ### The Green Edge: How Commercial Property Investment in a Bio-diverse Landscape Creates Value February 21, 2019 2 min read [Spring Storm Preparation Guide for Commercial Properties and HOA Communities in Eastern Pennsylvania](https://strausernature.com/blog/spring-storm-prep-guide) ### Spring Storm Preparation Guide for Commercial Properties and HOA Communities in Eastern Pennsylvania April 21, 2026 3 min read ### No Comments Yet Let us know what you think ## Your Trusted, Year-Round Commercial Landscaping Partner Whether you're looking for transformative landscaping design and maintenance or reliable snow plowing and ice removal services, the Strauser team is here to help [ Request a Proposal ](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLI4j6NRv4ehYUZG8PoCS7c3PcELd7ohVAFqOrmSH6arpO6%2B%2BcMTs6z2G2ZK8lwR2fj27HAFfg%2B7CT6EWKENc1DwBI2rMQc6l25R2wXyHVtrC5qqMyDIUMbIKaaFTlb%2Fwv5XczpZiEhndfLBqtHemXpM8v5EsTiKTgncpb%2ByRTmiocttq%2FAJ4xW0bETVqlgPFw%3D%3D&portalId=381663) #### Strauser Nature 2193 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, United States [![JOIN OUR TEAM](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/381663/interactive-193252838248.png) ](https://strausernature.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKRmDVy06xbRwyKW9cMIAUPvk2%2BxDIHgZchyb5JblbsqEBZJvak%2BDTo5zT4tt6a87mqw1BgcvNW8qqzxxp6Y%2BWpa7lLgCz5O2SKBe1kFeZc1TL9sA4ir95nD3krwhDJ0A16eAue%2FvD5S0ReD%2BVKryPiW1TsAeCojI3C6HBPwmbMZQQrCl4%3D&webInteractiveContentId=193252838248&portalId=381663) - [Our Services](https://strausernature.com/capabilities) - [About Us](https://strausernature.com/company) - [Blog](https://strausernature.com/blog) - [Careers](https://strausernature.com/careers) ![Landscapping logo](https://strausernature.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Strauser/Images/landscaping%20logo.png "Landscapping logo") #### Proud Member World-class network of landscaping experts dedicated to exceeding our clients expectations. 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