Category Archives: Green Ideas
The Dodge Poetry Festival Has Zero Waste Goals
October 10, 2018A green army of volunteers will be on hand at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival when thousands of people flock to downtown Newark this October to hear more than 70 renowned poets read, perform and discuss poetry. Since 2010, … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: Creating a place, rather than a design
June 25, 2018Morristown and Asbury Park implement complete streets As summer begins in New Jersey, you may find yourself visiting one of the hundreds of communities in the state that have adopted or implemented policies promoting complete streets. Complete streets make it … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: From New Jersey public school gardens to your table
August 28, 2017Long Branch Public School students practice agripreneurship Although school is out for summer, a group of students in Monmouth County are hard at work harvesting vegetables and herbs to sell at the local farmers market. Long Branch Public School students … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: School nurses take on asthma in Trenton providing needed link between healthcare, school and home
July 19, 2017With 13 elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools, the nurses of the Trenton Public Schools have their hands full. Despite the daily challenges, Micah Freeman, the Supervisor of Nurses for the Trenton Public School District, decided to … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: Commit your town to climate progress, instructions included
June 28, 2017Helping NJ cities and towns meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement At the recent New Jersey Sustainability Summit over 300 local and statewide leaders convened to pledge their commitment to a sustainable future and learn the practical … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: Never underestimate the power of a small grant
February 22, 2017C.J. Davenport and West Cape May elementary schools inspire us Through Sustainable Jersey for Schools, we’ve gotten to know some amazing changemakers, ranging from teachers and principals to parents and students to district administrators – all with a true passion for … Continue reading
Dodge Road Trip: Exploring an Urban Oasis with NJ Tree Foundation
November 3, 2016If you know where to look, there are hidden treasures blossoming in Camden. That’s what I learned on a summer visit with the New Jersey Tree Foundation‘s Lisa Simms and Jessica Franzini while tagging along with Margaret Waldock, Dodge’s Environment … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey Travels to South Korea for Clean Air
September 21, 2016Sharing expertise and experience to support Clean Air Asia pilot certification program I left New Jersey on Aug. 25 with my colleague, Renee Haider, en route for South Korea. Sustainable Jersey was invited to participate in the Clean Air for Cities conference … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: A Better Tomorrow, One Rooftop At a Time
August 17, 2016Encouraging NJ solar consumers through municipal-level nudging I’m often asked what will have the most impact on slowing climate change. Using less energy and generating new clean energy are the two meaningful ways to make progress. And in New Jersey, … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: In a zombie apocalypse, it’s good to know where your food comes from
July 20, 2016The John P. Stevens High School Greenhouse opens a world of opportunities in Edison. Laura Holborow begins the food science unit in the biology class she teaches at John P. Stevens High School the same way, by asking, “Where … Continue reading
Jersey Water Works: 10 Great Ideas for New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure
June 30, 2016New Jersey Delegation Gathers National Best Practices from One Water Summit Innovative ways to integrate water management, reduce costs, partner and build broad public support were all on tap at the U.S. Water Alliance’s second annual One Water Summit, on … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: Taking the classroom outside to raise-up extra-ordinary kids
June 16, 2016Seth Boyden Elementary School Outdoor Learning Center Brings a Community Together What does it take to transform a good idea into an inspiring project? At Sustainable Jersey, I’m lucky to work with towns and schools that have crossed this threshold. … Continue reading
Trust for Public Land: Building Healthy Parks and Healthy Communities
May 23, 2016It’s no secret that families in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood shoulder an undue burden stemming from impacts of centuries of industrial and economic growth focused in the community. Every day, parents worry how to keep their children healthy despite well-documented lead … Continue reading
Sustainable Jersey: What are the Biggest Sustainability Challenges Facing NJ?
May 18, 2016New gold standards to be unveiled at the 2016 New Jersey Sustainability Summit Sustainable Jersey will break new ground at the 2016 New Jersey Sustainability Summit with the much anticipated release of the first elements of the gold standard … Continue reading
New Jersey Future: Infrastructure Matters
May 16, 2016New Jersey Future is participating again this year, along with hundreds of other groups around the country, in Infrastructure Week 2016, to raise awareness about the need to invest in infrastructure as the backbone of our economy, locally and nationally. … Continue reading