Heat pump seminar review and survey responses The Sustainable Warwick Climate & Energy Committee recently conducted a survey of local heat pump owners and then held a... Letters to the Editor 25 Feb 2025 | 04:39
This screenshot from a Warwick resident’s O&R bill shows the discount she received for her community solar subscription in January 2025. (“CDG” stands for “Community Distributed Generation,” which is industry-speak for “community solar.”) The red arrow points out she had no credits going into January, an indication that most likely her annual allocation was too small. The green arrow points out this month her subscription still saved her $4.47 off her bill, which amounted to almost $100 for electricity. If she had a full allocation, her savings would have been twice as much. ( Image provided) Community solar In the past, Sustainable Warwick has encouraged local residents and businesses to sign up for community solar. If you don’t... Letters to the Editor 11 Feb 2025 | 12:00
New community compost collection site announced The Sustainable Warwick Food Scraps to Compost Program (FSCP) recently found a new partner in its effort to establish a year-round... Local News 10 Feb 2025 | 08:10
An air source heat pump in Warwick. ( Photo provided) Sustainable Warwick to hold heat pump seminar On Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Sustainable Warwick will hold a seminar at the Albert Wisner Public Library... Local News 26 Jan 2025 | 12:10
White panicle aster with broadleaf cattail in the background. ( Photo by Nicole Siani) Sustainable Warwick to offer winter seed sowing workshop The Sustainable Warwick Pollinator Pathway Committee will hold a winter seed sowing workshop at Mountain Lake Park (46 Bowen... Local News 13 Jan 2025 | 12:00
Sustainable Warwick heat pump survey Sustainable Warwick is surveying community members about their experience heating and cooling their homes with heat pumps,... Letters to the Editor 09 Dec 2024 | 12:18
A typical day at the farmers market this year. ( Photo provided) Compost collection season to end Sustainable Warwick’s Food-Scraps-to-Compost Program will end its best year ever when the Warwick Farmers Market closes,... Local News 16 Nov 2024 | 10:10
Volunteers work to add native, pollinator-friendly plants at Mountain Lake Park. ( Photo provided) New pollinator garden at Mountain Lake Park Sustainable Warwick and Orange Environment announced the installation of phase one of a new pollinator meadow garden at Mountain... Local News 18 Oct 2024 | 02:38
A bumblebee hangs out on some goldenrod. ( Photo by Adam T. Deen) Sustainable Warwick to hold ‘Pollinator Action Guide’ talk On Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m., Sustainable Warwick’s Pollinator Pathway Committee will host Avalon Bunge at the Albert Wisner... Local News 01 Oct 2024 | 09:38
A spicebush swallowtail caterpillar. ( Photo by Pam Golben) New program explains how to create a butterfly habitat As summer peaks, Sustainable Warwick is sponsoring a presentation titled “Creating a Butterfly Habitat” by Pam Golben on... Local News 12 Jul 2024 | 03:08
The recycling drive took in air conditioners and other refrigerant-containing appliances. ( Photo by Tom Fisk, Pexels) Coolest Recycling Drive collects hundreds of appliances The organizers behind the Coolest Recycling Drive, which took place during April and May in multiple towns across the region... Local News 31 May 2024 | 01:57
No meat, dairy, or plastic will be accepted. ( Photo by Herbert, Pixabay) Community composting returns to Warwick Valley Farmers Market Sustainable Warwick’s community composting program – Food Scraps to Compost – will once again be accepting food scraps at... Local News 07 May 2024 | 02:46
Sustainable Warwick’s mission On Earth Day this year I spent some time contemplating the contributions of Sustainable Warwick to our community. Sustainable... Letters to the Editor 07 May 2024 | 11:46
A crowd of about 50 people gathered to celebrate and help plant five trees at Transformation Trails in Warwick. ( Photo courtesy of AGRISCULPTURE) Five trees planted in celebration of Earth Day On Monday, April 22 a crowd of about 50 people from Green Thumb Industries, the Warwick Shade Tree Commission, Sustainable... Local News 29 Apr 2024 | 12:15
Warwick residents enjoyed the sunny weather as they explored “upcycled” crafts. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Treecycle 2024 enjoys fine weather at Stanley Deming Park On Saturday, April 20, members of the Warwick community gathered at Stanley Deming Park for “Treecycle 2024,” which mixes... Local News 23 Apr 2024 | 10:14
