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Utility savings after an energy audit:

up to $500/yr

For an average NJ household

Gasoline usage:

1,260 gallons/yr

For the average Princeton resident

Landfill waste generation:

4,940 pounds/yr

For an average Princeton household

Stormwater consumption:

23,890 gallons/yr

By a mature oak tree

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Events & Seminars

01
May

A Princeton Cleanup 12:00 AM

Many of us are enjoying time spent outside, and one thing people have noticed is that there is a lot of litter in our town. We've got a fun solution! All this month, we are partnering with The Watershed Institute, along with the Princeton Environmental Commission, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Friends of Herrontown Woods, and the Friends of Rogers Refuge on a Princeton clean-up. Please join us!
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03
Jun

Shrink Your Footprint: On Your Plate 7:00 PM

Our food choices contribute to our carbon footprint and have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions globally. Learn what changes you can make to your plate to combat climate change.
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09
Jun

Ask An Expert Anything: Gardening With Natives, Controlling Invasives 7:00 PM

Native plants thrive in our region, making them uniquely qualified to be low-maintenance and supportive of our native birds, insects, and animals. If you want to learn more about bringing native plants to your yard, please join us for our third Ask An Expert series on Tuesday, June 9 at 7 pm. 
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Climate change is a global issue, but change must begin locally.

Here’s how we are getting prepared.

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National Bike Month Sees Biking Boom, Despite Pandemic; The Town Topics

May is National Bike Month, and one of this year’s themes has been the cancellation of almost all scheduled events.

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Shrink Your Footprint: On Your Plate

The food choices you make impact the size of your personal carbon footprint. Join us Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 PM to learn about the changes you can make in your diet to reduce emissions and support a globally sustainable food system.

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Princeton Environmental Commission subcommittee responds to criticisms regarding community renewable energy program

On behalf of the Princeton Environmental Commission Subcommittee who worked on the municipality’s energy aggregation program, we would like to respond...

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The STAR Neighborhoods program provides Princeton residents with the opportunity to actively participate in building a more sustainable community. Neighborhoods select activities that reduce their carbon footprint and enhance the community.

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