Environmental Advisory Committee (Sustainable Green Team) Mission Statement: The Committee is established to assist in the protection, development and use of natural resources, including water resources, located within the territorial limits of the township. The Committee shall also provide environmental education and information to the community by utilizing various projects and activities in implementing these objectives. The Committee consists of volunteer members representing different sectors in the Wall community: Wilma J. Morrissey, Chairwoman Joe Balesterri, Vice Chairman Ellen Smith, Secretary Ernest Bongivonni Lori Lee Corson Mike Falcone John Ozell Hance Sitkus Deputy Mayor Tim Farrell Liaison: Wall Township Committee
Recycle, Recycle, Recycle
You Can Make a Difference!
Conserve Water (Home and Lawn) Use Energy Efficient Appliances Insulate Your Home Avoid the Sun—Wear Light Clothes Buy Recycled Paper and Products Photocopy on Both Sides of Paper Use Recycling Bins for Waste Paper Buy Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Recycle Newspapers, Cans, & Bottles Don’t Be a Litterbug! Learn How to Compost Turn Off Unnecessary Lights
Use Low Energy LED Wattage Bulbs Use Dimmers & Fluorescent Bulbs Avoid Styrofoam Products Encourage Non-Smoking
Environmental:
Poster Competition/Students Essay Competition/Students Poetry Competition/Students Community Seminars/Projects Awards: State, Federal, & Local Native Garden/Rain Garden Site Plan Reviews Collaboration/Environ. Groups Presentations/Workshops Restoration/Wreck Pond Osprey Nest/Wreck Pond Achievement Awards Annual Arbor Day Project Earth Hour Participation Publicity/News Articles Environmental Cleanups Sponsor Eagle Scout Projects
Other Functions:
Meetings are held at the Municipal Complex, Room B, at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month & subject to change.
Curricular Activities Sponsored by the WTEAC
Environmental Tips
Keep tires properly inflated Read labels Grow an Organic Garden Repair leaky faucets promptly Combine all errands in one trip Unplug cell charges when not in use
Think Environmentally! Protect Your Community
Make Recommendations Render Non-Binding Opinions Act as Liaison to Other Bodies Promote: Conservation Natural Resources Open Space Beautification Visit www.wallnj.com/wteac (Look under Boards & Committees