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 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 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 Aalok Bhatt | Apr 25, 2024 | Article, Ecology, Education, New Jersey, Sustainable Business, Waste
By Aalok Bhatt I’m part of a committed BYOB family. Our car is always stocked with the essentials; take a ride with us and you’ll hear liquid sloshing and metal clanging in the trunk. No, it’s not what you’re thinking—in my family, BYOB means “Bring Your Own Bags,...
by Tom Wiedmann | Aug 15, 2022 | Agriculture, Article, Cities-Parks, Education, Environmental Justice, Essex, New Jersey, Nutrition, Sustainable Business
NEWARK, NJ — An urban garden nestled behind the St. Benedict’s Preparatory School building is cultivating a path for students to lead Newark towards a more sustainable future. Among the beds of tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers and more, the garden serves more than...
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