by Amy Stypa | Apr 8, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
The Big Shred Buffalo/Lancaster! Wed., 4/16 Help protect yourself and your family from identity theft, deed theft, and other scams by joining AARP New York for a free paper shredding event! On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, AARP New York will host its annual free paper...
by Amy Stypa | Apr 3, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
The Spring 2025 Erie/Niagara County Compost Bin Sale is still going! The composter bin kit is available for $30, subsidized by the Northeast Southtowns Solid Waste Management Board. Limited quantities are available. Go to https://erie.compostersale.com/ to order yours...
by Amy Stypa | Mar 21, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
🌱 Spring Cleaning? Dispose of Household Waste the Right Way! 🚛♻️ Not sure how to get rid of old paint, chemicals, or other household hazardous waste? 🖌 PAINT COLLECTION EVENTS 📍 April 12 – Larkinville Free Paint Collection Event – April 12th in Larkinville...
by Amy Stypa | Mar 7, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
The Spring 2025 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale is now open! Backyard Composting is an excellent way to reduce trash going to landfills and allows you to make your own compost! Rain Barrels reduce water costs, keeps our water clean and provides a...
by Amy Stypa | Feb 13, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
The Dare to Repair Cafe is a community event where individuals can bring broken items (lamps, small electronics, vacuums, toys, etc.) to the repair cafe and have volunteer “fixers” try to repair the item alongside them for free! We’re reducing waste by connecting...
by Amy Stypa | Feb 11, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
How can YOU reduce your energy burden? 1. ENROLL in the ECLIPSE Community Solar Program If you rent or own a home and have an electric bill, you can save money without needing rooftop solar panels. You’ll get discounts on your monthly electric bill. To join, click...
by Amy Stypa | Jan 29, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
The Farmer Pirates Compost neighborhood drop off program, with a drop off location hosted by the Village of Lancaster, has collected 1,775 pounds of food waste in 2024. Interested in participating in the program? Neighborhood Drop Off | Farmer Pirates...
by Amy Stypa | Nov 15, 2024 | Climate Smart News, Village News
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by Amy Stypa | Oct 30, 2024 | Climate Smart News, Village News
Did you know that millions of pumpkins end up in landfills every year after Halloween? When pumpkins decompose in landfills, they produce methane—a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. By keeping pumpkins out of landfills, we can reduce harmful...
by Amy Stypa | Oct 1, 2024 | Climate Smart News, Village News
October is National Energy Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the role of energy conservation and efficiency in our lives! This is your call to action! We can make a difference by reducing energy consumption and minimizing our carbon footprint. Take these first...