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Go Low-Mow or No-Mow

Are you wasting time and money mowing your lawn? Did you know that grass is the largest irrigated crop in the country? Fortunately, there are other options.

Princeton’s Water Story

Our relationship with water is complicated. That’s why, Donna Liu, a Princeton resident, professional journalist, and Rutgers Environmental Steward, developed Princeton’s Water Story. Available as a quaint video on YouTube or as a 27-page report, the Water Story provides a comprehensive tale detailing what we all should know about our local water.

Seeds of Sustainable Landscaping are Sprouting!

Like many towns, Princeton has community members eager to eliminate noisy, polluting gas-powered leaf blowers and other lawn maintenance equipment, as well as numerous landscape company owners and workers whose livelihoods depend on this equipment. Is there a way to address everyone’s needs and improve the impact on the health of workers and the environment?

Our team is growing!

We are looking forward to bringing a new member to our team. To learn more, check out the full job description.

Reusable Bag Advice

As you’ve probably heard, New Jersey recently enacted the nation’s strictest bag ban. But why wait for it to go into effect? You can start preparing for this transition now.

What is Community Solar?

It’s been almost one year since the Mayor and Council adopted the Princeton Climate Action Plan (CAP). The plan calls for updating the community-wide production-based inventory every year. Long term trends and are difficult to ascertain from year-to-year, however, updating the inventory annually is important to stay on track for meeting the CAP goals of reducing emissions 50% by 2030, 65% by 2040 and 80% by 2050.

Repair Cafés are back!

Our landfills are full of items that simply needed a quick repair to extend their usefulness. Please join us for one of our classes or drop-in sessions, each designed to help you bring a new life to your stuff!

Bike Boulevards are here!

Have you noticed? Bike Boulevards have popped up all around Princeton. These are low-traffic roadways suitable for cyclists. Check out the following map of identified boulevards: Together, these boulevards help establish a […]

Volunteers Inspire Evidence-Based Decisions

In September 2018, as strategies for the Princeton Climate Action Plan were under development, PU graduate Will Atkinson responded to a timely need by founding a research team that could […]

The First Annual GHG Inventory Update

It’s been almost one year since the Mayor and Council adopted the Princeton Climate Action Plan (CAP). The plan calls for updating the community-wide production-based inventory every year. Long term trends and are difficult to ascertain from year-to-year, however, updating the inventory annually is important to stay on track for meeting the CAP goals of reducing emissions 50% by 2030, 65% by 2040 and 80% by 2050.