Village of Tuckahoe

Getting Greener For A Better Future

Environmental Committee Update

• Our DPW trucks now run on a mixture of Biodiesel Fuel. It's called B20 and it considerably cuts down on emissions pollution. Better yet, we have converted 1 to run on vegetable oil.
• We are investigating the feasibility for our next Police cars to be Hybrid cars. The gas savings over a short term essentially pay for the car.
• Our Village buildings underwent an initial NYPA Energy Audit. The NYPA will provide a report to us on how and where the Village buildings can become more efficient and save money in operations.

Environmental, Health and Energy Saving Tips

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Updates From Our Tree Committee

• Three new trees were planted in the open pits at the Crestwood Station using structural soil -- an innovative material specially designed to allow trees to grow in areas where there is pavement.
• A tree ordinance is being developed to help protect and preserve our trees. The Committee is currently researching the ordinances of other Westchester municipalities to use as a basis for our own.

TREE FACT: Did you know that a mature tree produces enough oxygen to sustain a family of four for an entire year?

Questions? Comments? – please email us at tec@tuckahoe-ny.com

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