Indoors
Want to talk to our free energy coach to find out if an assessment is right for you? >
Helpful infographic showing what to expect from a home performance assessment >
Helpful intro video from the DOE on home energy audits >
Here is a list of the Sustainable Westchester vetted home audit contractors >
Need help understanding your home assessment report? Talk to our energy coach >
Get started with a home assessment. Contact Lauren at Sustainable Westchester at (914) 242-4725, x122
Want to talk to our free energy coach to talk about energy efficiency upgrades? >
Here is a list of the Sustainable Westchester vetted home contractors >
Make your Automobile & Appliance Replacement Plan now so you are ready when the time comes >
Shop here for a smart thermostat
Shop here for a smart powerstrip >
Checkout the NYSEG rebates for energy efficient equipment & thermostats >
Checkout the ConEd rebates for energy efficient equipment & thermostats >
Here’s an awesome list of different energy efficiency upgrades you can make >
List of Passive Home & Leed Certified Architects and builders in our area >
Here is a list of the Sustainable Westchester vetted home contractors >
Debating which heat pump? Here is a helpful guide >
Sustainable Westchester can help you get started. Contact Lauren at (914) 242-4725, x122
What is a geothermal heat pump? >
Here is a list of the Sustainable Westchester vetted home contractors >
Debating which heat pump? Here is a helpful guide >
Need help understanding your home assessment report? Talk to our energy coach >
Sustainable Westchester can help you get started. Contact Lauren at (914) 242-4725, x122
How to go solar with NYSERDA >
Questions to ask potential solar contractors from EnergySage >
List of NYSERDA solar contractors >
Additional info about going solar and contractor reviews from Solar Reviews >
Start with reviewing your solar options >
Ground mounted solar allows opportunity for a pollinator garden >
What is a geothermal heat pump? >
What is a heat pump hot water heater? >
Debating which heat pump? Here is a helpful guide >
Here is a list of the Sustainable Westchester vetted home contractors >
Need help understanding your home assessment report? Talk to our energy coach >
Make your Automobile & Appliance Replacement Plan now so you are ready when the time comes >
Sustainable Westchester can help you get started. Contact Lauren at (914) 242-4725, x122
Tips for recycling & waste disposal >
Recyclopedia – search by item to learn how to dispose >
TIOLI acceptable & unacceptable donations (ENG) >
TIOLI acceptable & unacceptable donations (ESP) >
Outdoors
Test your soil using cotton undies or in a mason jar! >
Learn more about testing your soil from Logan Labs, Waypoint Analytical, Rutgers and UConn >
Learn about “fixing” your soil >
Why trees and forests are important >
Conversion to deep rooted plants, meadow or forest >
Reduced pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers >
Homegrown National Park – Lawn to natives >
Climate friendly options for invasive removal: Read on our website or watch this video >
REPLACE GAS WITH ELECTRIC
Why you should replace gas lawn equipment with electric >
5 reasons to get an electric lawn mower >
MINIMIZE LEAF BLOWER USE
Bedford’s Leaf Blower Ordinance >
Mulch your leaves on your lawn >
How mulch mowing enriches soil >
ASK YOUR LANDSCAPER TO GO GREEN
Share sustainable landscaping advice from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation >
Find a local healthy yard landscaper >
Soil health: Kiss The Ground (English Version, Spanish Version), Rutgers Climate Institute PDF, Soil Sequestration, NRDC Resources, Community-Driven Solutions >
PESTICIDES
Pesticide info from grassroots environmental education >
Avoid pests using green gardening methods >
Additional info from the nonprofit Beyond Pesticides >
CARE FOR YOUR SOIL
Test your soil using cotton undies or in a mason jar! >
Learn more about testing your soil from Logan Labs, Waypoint Analytical, Rutgers and UConn >
Learn about “fixing” your soil >
Prioritize planting native plants >
Learn about regenerative agriculture >
CLIMATE FRIENDLY LAWN SOLUTIONS
Make life easier with Mulch Mowing >
Lawn care tips & phosphorus free fertilizer info from NY DEC >
COMPOST
How to compost at the Recycling Center/Transfer Station >
How to set up curbside compost pickup >
How to compost in your backyard >
DONATE FOOD
Donate or volunteer at Community Center of Northern Westchester >
Donate or volunteer at the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry >
Volunteer to rescue food with Second Chance Foods >
Get involved with Feeding Westchester >
Join Intergenerate’s Community Garden to feed those in need >
MINIMIZE FOOD WASTE
9 easy ways to reduce food waste >
What do expiration dates on food mean? >
Recipes focused on leftover veggies >
Stop food waste before it starts >
Greenhouse gas emissions from food >
BUY FROM LOCAL/SUSTAINABLE FARMS
Local farmers in broader region >
Understanding what regenerative agriculture is >
Guide to purchasing better food >
Consumer Reports Guide to Food Labels >
EAT BETTER MEAT
What is regenerative agriculture? >
Guide to purchasing better food >
MEATLESS MONDAY: PLANT BASED MEALS
What is the global Meatless Monday movement? >
GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
Put your garden to sleep in the Fall >
Video of a local family’s garden experience >
10 herbs to grow indoors all year >
CARE FOR YOUR SOIL
Test your soil using cotton undies or in a mason jar! >
Learn more about testing your soil from Logan Labs, Waypoint Analytical, Rutgers and UConn >
Learn about “fixing” your soil >
Prioritize planting native plants >
Learn about regenerative agriculture >
LOCAL AREA GROUPS/GARDEN CLUBS
Healthy Yards is a product of Bedford 2030 Water and Land Use Task Force members recognizing the role of residential back yard landscape management in a region’s ecology and biodiversity. Check out the resources on the Healthy Yards Website.
Lifestyle
Electric School Bus Guide with factsheets, tips and resources >
Bedford2030’s Electric School Bus FAQ >
Article on health impacts of regular and low sulfur diesel buses >
Webinar discussing how and why to get an electric school bus! >
Sign our petition to support electric buses in Bedford! >
NY Times report on electric school buses in White Plains, NY >
Test your soil using cotton undies or in a mason jar! >
Learn more about testing your soil from Logan Labs, Waypoint Analytical, Rutgers and UConn >
Learn about “fixing” your soil >
Lewisboro elected officials, boards, commissions, and committees, and see upcoming meeting dates >
Mt. Kisco elected officials, boards, commissions, and committees, and see upcoming meeting dates >
Pound Ridge elected officials, boards, commissions, and committees, and see upcoming meeting dates >
Check out our Choose This, Not That list >
Shop for many of your household needs at Shop What’s Good >
What is greenwashing and how to spot it? >
Consumer Reports Guide to Food Labels >
Environmental Working Group Guides to Consumer Products >
Step By Step Fossil Fuel Divesting With Mutual Funds >
List of Green Investment Advisors >
Do you know what your carbon footprint is? Try EPA’s Household Carbon Footprint Calculator to estimate your annual greenhouse gas emissions.