Lawn and Garden Equipment Sound: A Comparison of Gas and Battery Electric Equipment

Published by Journal of Environmental and Toxicological Studies

This study, authored by Chris Pollock, Geoffrey Sparks, and Jamie Banks (Quiet Communities), compares noise from gas-powered leaf blowers (GLBs) and battery-powered leaf blowers (BLBs), revealing significant differences in sound levels and impact on community health. GLBs are found to be much louder, particularly in low-frequency noise, which can transmit over long distances and through home windows, causing greater disruption than BLBs. The study suggests that transitioning to BLBs can mitigate health risks posed by GLBs' noise and emissions, advocating for policy changes to prioritize public and worker health. Read the study here.