For Goodness Rake!

After a man excitedly turns on his new leaf blower, things get a little out of control.

So, what are the pros and cons of gas-powered leaf blowers?

Pros : They can save people time doing yard/garden cleanup, but...

Cons :

  • they use gasoline to operate
  • require maintenance
  • produce A LOT of noise pollution
  • produce combustion smell
  • remove topsoil from the ground leaving roots of trees exposed
  • lift up dirt that can get into people's eyes, mouths and noses
  • release air pollutant that affect people's respiratory systems
  • can cause back and hearing problems to their users.

What are the Green Ninja action moves?

Turning off the leaf blower: This is an important step.

Applying mulch: Mulch protects exposed roots of trees, improves water retention of the soil, prevents the growth of weeds, and provides decomposers with food so there is more organic matter (link) available for the tree and other plants around it.

Using a rake: This is the best alternative for smaller areas (like a house backyard), and it is a lot more economical to purchase and operate.

 

 

Credits

Main Artist:

Aden Scott
Aden designed and produced The Green Prix and For Goodness Rake, and is in his final semester of San Jose State's Animation / Illustration program, with a focus in story. He grew up in Hayward, CA, and was raised on Super Mario Brothers and The Simpsons, both starting at around age 5 to present day. He started drawing comic strips for his friends in the first or second grade, and continues to do so. His three biggest influences are Matt Groening (Life in Hell, The Simpsons, Futurama,) Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo,) and Jeff Smith (Bone, Rasl.) Aden is working to become a professional storyboard artist, and an independent comic artist.

Sound Editor: Steve Erickson

Voice Actors: Ovan Chan, Jessica Ellithorpe, and Katie Zeisl.