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Sustainable Idaho

Sustainable Idaho: Gas or Electric? The Lawnmower Showdown

By Madison Long

Published July 7, 2026 at 8:05 AM MDT

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Belinda Breidenbach, the Director of the Environmental Solutions Program at the Idaho Small Business Development Center, to discuss the comparison between cordless electric and traditional gas lawnmowers. Millions of Americans mow their lawns each week, so the Small Business Development Center analyzed the power ability, cost, and environmental concerns of each type of mower.

Gas or Electric? The Lawnmower Showdown Transcript.pdf

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Madison Long

Madison Long is a sophomore majoring in Communications and English with concentrations in Multiplatform Journalism and Professional Writing. She enjoys learning about sustainable practices within the local community and how these can expand throughout the state of Idaho. She looks forward to sharing what she learns from researching and through interviewing with field experts!

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