At first I was quite amused by this post. This may become news in developed countries, but in most underdeveloped countries, its quite common to see gardeners come on their bicycles and use simple hand tools to maintain gardens.

But then I realized this post also highlights something interesting. ”Development” leads to increase in carbon footprints while people from poor countries, even if not out of their conscious effort, but still live a very environment friendly life!

Imagine the amount of fossils fuel used in all the developed nations just to move their lawns while its almost zero in underdeveloped countries.

And same may be the case in many other simple day-to-day task.

Interesting point of view! I like your way of thinking and also interest in our eco blog :)

Thanks Deepa. And if I have not said it before, allow me to say that you guys are doing a fabulous job here.

I was told about ecofriend by a friend and its now become my primary source of information on eco-happenings. I make it a point to spend some time here each day to update my eco-gyan :)

Thanks to you and other writers here for the efforts in bringing these news to us.