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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – You don’t have to be big to make a big difference when it comes to our green spaces. School is back in session, and Lucky the TurfMutt is offering tips to inspire elementary school students and their families to take care of their yards, school grounds, parks and other living landscapes – and get outside and enjoy them! Tip #1: Get outside! Fall is a great time to explore nature all around you. After spending a long day of being inside at school, take some time afterward to enjoy your yard and nearby parks. Tip #2: Notice [.....]

Alexandria, Va. – In honor of National Dog Day today, Lucky the TurfMutt wants to remind everyone about the importance of rescuing and adopting homeless animals. Lucky, a rescue dog himself, is now ‘pawing it forward’ by being the spokesdog for the TurfMutt national environmental stewardship program, which inspires thousands of children to take care of green spaces for their communities, families and pets. The program also supports animal rescue through sponsorships, such as the upcoming Fido-Friendly cross-country pet adoption tour: Get Your Licks on Route 66®. “When I adopted Lucky from the side of an Indiana highway, I saved [.....]

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announces its 2016-2017 Officers and Board of Directors. The officers and new board members were elected during the OPEI Annual Meeting, which was held June 21-23 in Asheville, N.C. Officers for the 2016-2017 year are: OPEI Chair: Tim Merrett, Vice President, Global Platform Turf & Utility, Deere & Company OPEI Vice Chair: Daniel Ariens, Chairman & CEO, Ariens Company OPEI Secretary/Treasurer: Tom Cromwell, Group President–Power, Kohler Company Immediate Past Chair: Lee Sowell, President – Outdoor Products, Techtronic Industries, N.A., Incorporated “I am honored to be selected as chair. We are addressing new challenges as [.....]

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) provided comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018. In a letter sent to the EPA, OPEI expresses significant concerns about the expansion of E15 in the marketplace without a solid consumer education program. “Because all gasoline-fueled power equipment is designed and warranted to operate on E10 or less fuel, OPEI and its members are gravely concerned about the risk of inadvertent mis-fueling by consumers. Mis-fueling can damage or destroy small engines, leaving the consumer with costly repair or replacement costs,” [.....]

While acknowledging the greater availability of E15 – gasoline with 15 percent ethanol content – may reflect “good intentions,” the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to ensure American consumers are aware of E15’s effects on small engines. OPEI, the trade association representing power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, submitted comments to EPA regarding the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018. Read more from the article here.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the trade association representing power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, provided comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018. In a letter sent to the EPA, OPEI expresses significant concerns about the expansion of E15 in the marketplace without a solid consumer education program. “Because all gasoline-fueled outdoor power equipment is designed and warranted to operate on E10 or less fuel, OPEI and its members are gravely concerned about the risk of inadvertent mis-fueling [.....]

Owners and operators of outdoor power equipment should read and understand their owner’s manual and visit manufacturer websites for usage guidelines and for specific product information. Below are safety tips by product – ARTICLES Safe Operation Practices Children and Lawn Mower Safety Tips for Safe Operation Practices on Slopes Tips for Lawn Mowers Tips for Leaf Blowers Tips for Riding Lawn Mowers and Tractors Tips for Snow Blowers Tips for Chain Saws Tips for Walk-Behind Rotary Tillers Tips for Walk-Behind Rotary Lawnmowers Tips for Shredders/Grinders Tips for Generators Consejos de seguridad del generador LINKS American National Standards Institute (ANSI) International [.....]

Alexandria, Va. – The preparations you make ahead of bad weather, can help you have a safer clean-up when storms, hurricanes and floods hit. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing small engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home and business owners that it’s best to get ready before a storm strikes. “Preparing for bad weather is always wise, especially during summer storm season. While everyone thinks about buying milk, bread and toilet paper before a storm, many people forget about making sure their outdoor power equipment is in order,” said Kris Kiser, [.....]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOTOS AVAILABLE ALEXANDRIA, Va. June 7, 2016 – TurfMutt, the outdoor education and environmental stewardship program led by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s (OPEI) Research and Education Foundation, signed an agreement for a second season with the Emmy-award winning, Lucky Dog television show on CBS and is expanding its relationship with global children’s media and education publisher, Scholastic. The new episodes of “Lucky Dog” will feature TurfMutt messages for viewers about how to create a quality, living landscape and outdoor space for the health and well-being of families and their pets. In a recent Nielsen Harris poll, [.....]