Emissions from Gas Powered Leaf Blowers in the Chicago Metropolitan Region

Published by Illinois Waste Management and Research Center

The Waste Management & Research Center evaluated VOC emissions from leaf blowers in Chicago under three policy scenarios: no ordinances, an aggressive ban during summer months, and a moderate policy promoting low-emission models. The aggressive scenario could cut emissions by over 64%, while the moderate scenario offers smaller, decreasing reductions. Localities like Wilmette and Oak Park have already enacted similar restrictions to address emissions and noise pollution. Read the paper here.