The Garden Groom is environmentally friendly in a number of ways: · The shredding action reduces the clippings by 10:1, therefore reducing the number of refuse bags required to dispose of the waste. · The clippings are ideal as mulch or for composting. Clippings from conventional hedge trimmers usually cannot be used due to the length of time it takes for them to decompose. - The Garden Groom promotes an overall healthier hedge as the dead waste is not left in the hedge.