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Sustainable Grass-Powered Lawnmowers

This Eco-Friendly Lawnmower Uses the Green to Stay Green

— February 8, 2014 — Eco
Considering most of the time a lawnmower will be used is on the lawn, a grass-powered lawnmower is a genius idea. This lawnmower not only powers itself using fresh cut grass, but it also has other eco-friendly applications.

The EcoMow is a medium-sized, self-fueling lawnmower that acts on its own. This means that you won’t have to push or ride on it to get your grass cut. The grass-powered lawnmower will collect fresh-cut grass to fuel itself and all the leftover grass will be turned into dried pellets.

These dried pellets can be used for things like heating and energy production so the EcoMow will be saving energy in more ways than one. In addition to the smaller energy-saving options for the EcoMow, the company will also be producing a larger version for large hay fields.
Trend Themes
1. Grass-powered Lawnmowers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient grass-powered lawnmowers to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote sustainability in lawn care.
2. Self-fueling Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement self-fueling technology in various applications to promote energy efficiency and reduce dependence on traditional fuel sources.
3. Conversion of Waste Into Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative systems to convert organic waste into energy for heating and power generation, contributing to a circular economy.
Industry Implications
1. Lawn Care - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable alternatives to traditional lawnmowers and offer eco-friendly solutions for lawn care services.
2. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine grass-powered technology with renewable energy solutions to diversify energy sources and promote sustainable power generation.
3. Agriculture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop large-scale grass-powered machinery for agricultural applications, providing sustainable alternatives for hay and crop production.
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