by Tom Wiedmann | Jun 1, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Ecology, Education, Energy, Environmental Justice, Essex, New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Institute of Technology this year earned the distinction of being named a top sustainable institution in the world, a recognition that came off the efforts of implementing various initiatives aimed at reducing the university’s...
by Tom Wiedmann | May 27, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Environmental Justice, Essex, New Jersey, Transportation
NEWARK, NJ — Electric scooters and bikes are becoming more common on the streets of Newark, a sign of the city’s shift towards providing more sustainable transportation options for residents. However, in a city where the median household income is about $37,000...
by Clyde Hughes | May 10, 2022 | Article, Burlington, Environmental Justice, Essex, Gloucester, New Jersey, Policy
MOUNT LAUREL – Marcus Sibley recently described sitting in a meeting with fish and wildlife officials when he looked around the crowded room and noticed he was virtually the only person of color ready to talk about sustainability and the environment. He also...
by Janique Burke | Apr 29, 2022 | Article, Mercer, New Jersey, Policy, Sustainable Business, Waste
On Earth Day, April 22, many people across the world celebrate the achievements of environmental practices and raise awareness of the value of sustaining and protecting our planet. As we honor this important movement, New Jersey is preparing to join other states that...
by Annmary Ibrahim | Apr 8, 2022 | Article, Education, Essex, New Jersey, Sustainable Business
We have reached a point in society and the media where climate change is at the forefront of our lives. Rising temperatures, ocean pollution, and the petroleum industry are constantly being portrayed as the big bad environmental villains, so much so that we forget...
