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 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 Janique Burke | Aug 4, 2022 | Article, Environmental Justice, Essex, Mercer, New Jersey, Sustainable Business
The lack of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) representation in the workforce remains an ongoing issue in this country, including in the environmental sustainability field, though research has established a link between diversity and a company’s financial...
by Dana DiFilippo | Aug 3, 2022 | Article, Ecology, Mercer, New Jersey, Policy, Trees
Off a quiet, curvy road in a sleepy section of Hopewell, the killers get started. They mix their deadly chemicals and pour the concoction into plastic backpacks, strapping them on Ghostbuster-style. Marching into the woods, they begin blasting away at their prey....
by Janique Burke | Aug 1, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Education, Health-Justice, Mercer, New Jersey, Nutrition
Since 1981, Isles Inc. has served the Trenton, New Jersey area through numerous community development and environmental efforts. With the help of donations, Isles provides services and programs to cultivate strong, healthy, and sustainable neighborhoods. Alongside its...
by Janique Burke | Jul 29, 2022 | Article, Ecology, Education, Environmental Justice, Mercer, New Jersey, Wildlife
Environmental education is as important for children as for adults. Over the years, there has been plenty of conversation about leaving a better planet to our kids, and what better way than to introduce them to the concept of environmental sustainability than a summer...
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