by Dean Gallea, TEAC Co-Chair Here’s a Reuse/Recycle idea you ought to consider, with value for both the environment and yourself: Sell your unneeded metals to a recycler for cash! I recently walked away from the local recycler with an extra $56 in my wallet in...
Environmental Legislative Roundtable by Dean Gallea, TEAC Co-Chair On Friday, Feb 7th, I attended a roundtable by the Federated Conservationists for Westchester County (FCWC) at Pace University’s Haub Law School. It was attended by representatives from many municipal...
TEAC presented its annual Year in Review report to the public and Village Trustees at their Feb 3rd meeting. HERE is a link to the full slideshow (PDF). Some highlights: TEAC helped complete the Village Climate Action Plan to mitigate the effects of climate change on...
TEAC can’t do it alone! We engage with, assist, and exchange resources with a large number of environmentally-friendly groups and organizations in the Village, nearby communities, Westchester County, the Hudson Valley and NY State. Here are some of those...
Every Saturday at the TaSH Farmers’ Market (or the Winter Market), we like to have TEAC Volunteers at the stations where bins for recyclables, compostables and trash are collected. These “Waste Warriors”, sporting orange vests, help people put items...
Let’s make this a great year for our bees, butterflies and birds. As spring gardening season approaches TEAC is offering complimentary site visits in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow to help residents get started with pollinator friendly plantings. We can advise on plants...
Thanks to the tremendous support of our community — aided by funding through Friends of Warner Library — TEAC volunteers and the Tarrytown Parks and DPW staff have created a variety of vital Pollinator Pathway gardens in the heart of the Village. These gardens provide...
NEWS OF THE MONTH FROM THE TARRYTOWN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL LOVE YOUR VILLAGE PARTICIPATING IN TEAC IS EASY! ______________________The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) relies on volunteers to keep things moving. We’re a fun...
NEWS OF THE MONTH FROM THE TARRYTOWN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL LOVE YOUR VILLAGE PARTICIPATING IN TEAC IS EASY! ______________________The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) relies on volunteers to keep things moving. We’re a fun and...
Air Source Heat Pumps make this Sleepy Hollow home more comfortable and energy efficient! The Arons family set out to renovate their home’s insulation and air-conditioning systems. Thanks to New York State’s EmPower program, the family was able to pursue these...
