If You Have an Electric Vehicle, But No Access to a Charger, Princeton Can Help
“I just want to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work that the Princeton Municipal Engineering Department and Sustainable Princeton put into making this happen. I’m excited that these […]
All Aboard for Better Transit to Princeton Junction
Some more voices are speaking up in favor of New Jersey Transit’s proposal for a major expansion of the “Dinky Corridor,” the transit-dedicated line from the south edge of the […]
Want a Carbon-Free Commute? Sustainable Princeton, High School Biking Club Can Help
If you want to see the latest and greatest in electric vehicles and electric bicycles be sure to check out Sustainable Princeton’s “eCommuter Fest: Celebrating the Carbon-Free Commute” on Friday […]
Princeton school district applies for federal grant to add electric school buses to transportation fleet
A $250,000 rebate, if the grant application is approved, would reduce the cost of a full-size EV school bus to $145,000 – the same cost as a full-size diesel school […]
An Expanded eCommuter Fest Moves to Choir College Campus
During the pandemic, Sustainable Princeton’s eCommuter Fest drew crowds of up to 600 people to Princeton Shopping Center, eager to examine electric vehicles and learn about how to get around […]
Local Schools Lead Sustainability Efforts On Multiple Fronts
The Green movement is gaining momentum locally and throughout the country, and Princeton schools are taking leadership roles in showing the way towards sustainability. Princeton Montessori School announced last week […]
Sustainable Solutions for Small Yards: An Interview with Jess Atkins
Jess Atkins with Smooth hydrangea, photo courtesy of Jess Atkins Meet Jess Atkins, Princeton-area homeowner and self-taught gardener. Jess has been gardening for five years and recently shared her experiences […]
Princeton Council explores automated trash collection; bringing back organic waste collection
The Princeton Council has asked a consultant to prepare bid documents for a new trash-hauling contract that would also bring back the organic waste collection program. Consultant Wayne DeFeo outlined […]
Sustainable Minds: Community Solar
On May 18, Elena Weissmann and Tracey Woods joined us to discuss the benefits of community solar and how you can get involved.
Ordinance Restricting Use of Gas Leaf Blowers Goes Into Effect
As of Monday, landscapers and homeowners will have to care for their lawns without the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. May 16 marks the end of a 90-day grace period […]