Standing Together
Racial justice, environmental justice, and sustainability are inseparable. As we reflect on the events over the last week, Sustainable Princeton stands in solidarity with the Black community and all who support equity, justice, and inclusion.
Shrink Your Footprint: On Your Plate
Our food choices contribute to our carbon footprint and have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions globally. On June 3, 2020, three distinguished guests discussed opportunities to change what you put on your plate to combat climate change.
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.
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…
Ask An Expert: The State of Recycling in New Jersey
On May 14, 2020, sustainability and recycling expert, Wayne DeFeo, joined us in an hour-long Ask An Expert Anything session about waste reduction efforts in NJ and the state of recycling.
Ask An Expert: Renewable Energy and Emission Reduction Targets
On May 5, 2020, sustainability and climate change leader, Bruno Sarda, joined us for our first Ask An Expert Anything session about renewable energy markets and how communities like Princeton can help the transition to fossil-fuel-free electricity.
Mailbox jammed with energy solicitations?
Feeling confused about the Princeton Community Renewable Energy (PCRE) program and other energy provider options? We can help.
Municipality program offers reduced-price renewable energy; The Daily Princetonian
Under the Princeton Community Renewable Energy Program (PCRE), the municipality of Princeton is now offering residents electricity with higher renewable energy content, at a cheaper price.
Sustainable Princeton saving the Earth – and residents’ wallets; The Trentonian
It’s Earth Day Wednesday, and I have a single simple thought: I don’t understand how anyone could be against environmentalism, against doing things to try and make the Earth – in a word – cleaner. There is no downside.
Bending the Climate Curve; Princeton Perspectives
It is too soon to tell what effect the COVID-19 pandemic will have on climate change. However, this devastating situation has taught a valuable lesson by showing what is possible when we collectively take action. Just as we are banding together to flatten the curve of the virus’ trajectory, we can also work to bend the curve of climate change’s worst outcomes.