Quiet Landcare
Quiet Landcare
Healthier outdoor spaces
Transitioning an industry
Quiet Landcare helps transition landscape maintenance to low noise, zero emissions practices to protect the health of workers, children, the public, and the environment. With our collaborator, the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), we help municipalities, counties, institutions, businesses, and other organizations make enduring change.
Reducing harmful impacts
New technologies, people-powered tools, and other sustainable practices can reduce noise, toxic emissions, greenhouse gases and other forms of pollution benefiting health, environment, and the bottom line.
Our work
Transitioning an industry requires a systems-oriented approach that engages public and private stakeholders. Our multifaceted approach is effective in making positive and enduring change.
ELF® (Environmental Landscape Footprint) Analysis
LEAP (Landcare Economic Analysis Program)
Workshops
Presentations
Research
Resources
Landcare Featured News and Resources
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Quiet Coalition Blog
Oct 17, 2024
Quiet Communities joins nine other entities as a Phase 2 winner of the Department of Health and Humans Services’ (HHS) $1 million Environmental Justice Community Innovator Challenge.
National nonprofit Quiet Communities described its work conducted in collaboration with the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), to transition land care away from fossil fuel-powered equipment to battery electric equipment and other sustainable practices in disadvantaged communities, including public school districts. Read the full blog here.
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The Washington Post
August 4, 2024
The article references Quiet Communities and its president, Jamie Banks, who emphasizes the reduced noise pollution and environmental benefits of electric lawn mowers compared to gas-powered models. Banks points out that electric mowers require less maintenance, ultimately resulting in cost savings and creating a friendlier environment for ecosystems and pollinators. Read the full article here.
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Scientific American
April 16, 2024
The article discusses the health risks of noise pollution, including heart disease and diabetes, caused by disruptions to sleep and increased stress. Despite the Noise Control Act, enforcement has lapsed for over 40 years. The article highlights technological tools to measure noise and suggests community actions to combat noise pollution. Jamie Banks, Founder of Quiet Communities, remains hopeful for future federal action to address and regulate harmful noise levels. Read the full article here.
Please note that we are in the process of building out our new News and Resources page, and adding more program resources to the Landcare page. Stay tuned!
Success Stories
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Botanic Gardens
Thanks to the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) and Quiet Communities, New England Botanic Garden is the first botanic garden in the country with a Green Zone Certification. Read the official press release.
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Schools
The leaf blowers go quiet at USC, home of the country’s first campus green zone. Read the full article here.
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Municipalities
The Town of Southampton, NY transitioned all its municipal operations to battery electric technology, creating the first AGZA Green Zone® community in the Northeast, and engaging the business community. Watch the video here.
Together, we can change course
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