FEATURE
A GREEN
SWEEP
Going green with commercial sweeping machines
By Jeff Winke
W hen it comes to green environmental practices and processes , commercial sweepers , as a market segment lead the way in innovation . A sustainable business , or a green business , is an enterprise that has minimal negative impact , or potentially a positive effect , on the global or local environment , community , society , or economy . A business practice that is economically viable , socially responsible and environmentally friendly is usually regarded as being sustainable .
There appears to be two types of “ green ” sweepers . Those using alternative fuels and hybrid / electric sweepers .
“ Street sweepers are going green in a big way ,” stated Matt Starnes product marketing manager , Bucher Municipal North America Inc ., Mooresville , North Carolina . “ Compressed Natural Gas ( CNG ) was the first major push to power street sweepers into green operation . After several false starts over the decades , electric is finally making a significant commitment to providing an alternative to fossil fuels as well . With recent infrastructure investments by governments and the wide-scale adoption by automobile manufacturers and even heavy construction equipment , electric has finally arrived . Another green technology not in sweepers yet but a www . callape . com [ 12 ] 1.800.210.5923