Drought in New Jersey
Guyot Walk pictured in April (left) and November (right) Droughts remind us that climate change isn’t a choice. New Jersey is experiencing historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water […]
Sustainable Leaf Management
It’s fall and that means one thing… pumpkin spice everything! Also leaves, everywhere. Depending on the size of your yard, number of trees, access to tools and equipment, and time […]
Princeton Neighbors Create a Native Plant Corridor
A small community of neighbors in the heart of Princeton has created an ecosystem of native gardens. By learning from each other, these residents demonstrate the impact that even a […]
Go with the Flow: A Tour of the Sewage Treatment Plant
Just like trash and recycling, wastewater is typically discarded without much thought. You may have heard the phrase “There is no away,” applied to our solid waste sent to landfills, […]
Sustainable Princeton’s Lending Library
Sustainable Princeton’s new Lending Library offers residents and non-profit organizations of Princeton, NJ, the opportunity to borrow a variety of sustainable home items, including electric landscape equipment, induction cooktop, and […]
Step Up Princeton Challenge
Sustainable Princeton’s Step Up Challenge has now concluded. Congratulations to everyone for doing such an amazing job! With 98 total participants, we walked: A total of 23,851,405 steps An average […]
Jeanette’s “Jewel Box Garden”
“Jewel Box Garden” is the name Jeanette’s landscaper gave to her small but beautiful garden filled with native plants in downtown Princeton. We had the opportunity to visit Jeanette’s home […]
Home Gardener Starter Kit
We partnered with @princetongardening to share tips and best practices for your garden. Whether you’re just getting started, or a seasoned gardener, we recommend following these guidelines for keeping your […]
Princeton Public Schools Offer Unique Programming at Party Like It’s Your Earth Day
On April 20, 2024, over 450 community members gathered for the second annual “Party Like It’s Your Earth Day” community green fair hosted in partnership with Sustainable Princeton and Morven […]
STAR Neighborhood Aims to Reduce Food Waste in Two-Part Workshop
Sustainable Princeton’s STAR Neighborhoods are springing into action this year with several activities and events. The Laurel and Mt. Lucas STAR Neighborhood recently hosted a two-part workshop series on reducing […]
