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on the property. Surplus water drains to a detention pond, which they use to irrigate the property. Sebert also has a 9,000 square-foot permeable paver parking lot that collects stormwater, as well as a bioswale that collects and filters runoff. Over the past few years, Sebert has hosted tours at their headquarters for clients, local officials and organizations such as the American Horticulture Land- scape Tour. “We don’t just talk the talk; we have demonstrated to our clients that we are continually looking to find new ways to help the environment as well as create a safe work environment for our workers,” Sebert says. “We believe that our customers share this philosophy, as well. We are committed to finding new and better ways to perform our job and serve as a mentor/ educator to other organiza- tions.”


Aside from a sustainable headquarters, Sebert has also been using battery-powered equipment for about 10 years. They have solar panels on their trailers to sup- port the recharging of their battery-oper- ated hand-held equipment. “This feature allowed our crews to utilize and maintain their equipment on a fully charged battery through their workday, exchanging when necessary,” he says. They also switched their gas-powered commercial mowers to propane 10 years ago. Sebert says this has allowed them to reduce their emissions and provide a cleaner/safer environment for their clients and employees. In spring 2021, Sebert introduced four new trailers with commercial battery-operated mowers. “We have been extremely pleased with the performance and positive reaction we have received from our clients and look forward to replacing additional units for 2022,” Sebert says.


electricity needed to power the corporate office. “The solar panels are not only func- tional and play an integral part in the reduction of energy consumption, but are visually appealing and communicate a clear message to our community that


we are committed to our green initiative and finding innovative ways to better our environment,” Sebert says.


In the landscape surrounding the facil-


ity, Sebert has a number of native plants. They also have a 5,000-gallon water feature that utilizes rainwater collected


He says their goal is to eventually move over completely to battery-operat- ed commercial mowers throughout their organization. “We are trying to eliminate the conflict between ‘what is best for our customers’ and ‘what is best for the environment,’” Sebert says. “We want to change the way people think about sustainability through education and sharing our knowledge on how to best use our resources and create and maintain landscapes through environmentally friendly means by taking an active role in stewardship.”


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