"Residents of Zurich will decide Sunday on a proposal aimed at severely restricting the use of leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. Authorities say the measure would limit noise and dust pollution.if Zurich citizens endorse the proposal in the Sunday referendum, gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums will be fully banned from Switzerland's most populous city. Only electric devices will be used to blow away dirt and debris if the proposed measure is passed. And that too only for three months a year from October to December."
"Supporters of the move complain that leaf blowers and leaf vacuums are loud and spread fine dust, causing both noise and air pollution. They also claim that the devices are harmful for microorganisms such as bacteria, and recommend using rakes to remove leaves and trash instead. Opponents of the ban, however, say the proposed ban would make life unnecessarily difficult for many people. They believe the vote would be "an expression of a nonsensical and anti-social culture of prohibition." Edited by: Darko Janjevic"
Zurich residents will vote Sunday on a measure to restrict leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. If approved, gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums will be fully banned in the city. Only electric devices would be permitted to clear dirt and debris, and their routine use would be limited to October through December. Special permissions would be required to use electric devices outside that three-month period and would be granted only under exceptional circumstances. Supporters cite loud noise, spread of fine dust, air pollution, and harm to microorganisms, and recommend rakes. Opponents say the ban would create unnecessary hardship and call it a nonsensical, anti-social prohibition.
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