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by Aalok Bhatt | Jul 17, 2024 | Article, Ecology, Environmental Justice, New Jersey, Sustainable Business, Union, Waste
By Aalok Bhatt There is a new sustainable trend popping up around the country. As consumers become more eco-conscious, zero-waste stores can now be found in all 50 states. Offering natural products that have an end-of-life plan, they are free of single-use plastics,...
by Caroline Poskrobko | Jul 10, 2024 | Agriculture, Article, Bergen, New Jersey, Wildlife
By Caroline Poskrobko | NJ Spark This story was produced in collaboration with NJSpark and the New Jersey Sustainability Reporting Hub as part of the Ecology-Justice Reporting Fellowship. In the heart of Mahwah, New Jersey, a nonprofit organization is letting young...
by Myara Gomez | Jul 2, 2024 | Article, Environmental Justice, Health-Justice
USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. Original public domain image from Flickr By Myara Gomez | The Signal This story was produced in collaboration with The Signal (TCNJ) and CivicStory as part of the Ecology-Justice Reporting Fellowship. As the Covid pandemic confined the...
by Aalok Bhatt | Jun 20, 2024 | Article, Ecology, Essex, New Jersey, Sustainable Business
By Aalok Bhatt Like many American towns, Millburn (Essex) has grown more environmentally conscious over the years. In 2019, the organization Java’s Compost made a presentation on the importance of at-home composting at the Millburn library. The same year, student...
by Myara Gomez | Jun 6, 2024 | Article, Cape May, Ecology, Energy, New Jersey, Water
By Myara Gomez | The Signal This story was produced in collaboration with The Signal (TCNJ) and CivicStory as part of the Ecology-Justice Reporting Fellowship. Shoreline erosion has become a serious concern in New Jersey, as the coastline erodes due to sea...
by Parisa Burton | May 30, 2024 | Article, Camden, Education, Hub News, Policy
By Parisa Burton | The Signal This story was produced in collaboration with The Signal (TCNJ) and CivicStory as part of the Ecology-Justice Reporting Fellowship. In 2021, Governor Murphy signed “Laura Wooten’s Law,” mandating the New Jersey...
by Tristan Weisenbach | May 23, 2024 | Article, Cities-Parks, Ecology, Environmental Commissions, Environmental Justice, Hub News, Mercer, Trees, Wildlife
The Trenton Green Team, a coalition of Trenton residents, city employees, and local organizations that was founded by the City of Trenton, is gearing up for another summer of environmental initiatives to improve the city’s sustainable practices. Currently, the...
by Caroline Poskrobko | May 16, 2024 | Agriculture, Article, Environmental Justice, Health-Justice, New Jersey, Nutrition, Sustainable Business
By Caroline Poskrobko This story was produced in collaboration with NJSpark and the New Jersey Sustainability Reporting Hub as part of the Ecology-Justice Reporting Fellowship. Nestled along the Raritan River, New Brunswick is home to about 57,000...
by Parisa Burton | May 9, 2024 | Article, Mercer, New Jersey, Sustainable Business
By Parisa Burton | The Signal This story was produced in collaboration with The Signal (TCNJ) and CivicStory as part of the Ecology-Justice Reporting Fellowship. Fast fashion meets the demand for affordable clothing among cost-conscious consumers. This is especially...
by Tristan Weisenbach | May 2, 2024 | Agriculture, Article, Ecology, Education, New Jersey
By Tristan Weisenbach| The Signal This story was produced in collaboration with The Signal (TCNJ) and CivicStory as part of the Ecology-Justice Reporting Fellowship. In line with The College of New Jersey’s long-term sustainability goals, the school’s...
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