Gardening on a Budget
Terri, a Princeton resident since 1988, has been gradually converting her yard to native plants instead of grass or non-native plants since retiring 5 years ago. Terri’s approach has been […]
Explainer Series #13: Energy Rate Increase
Welcome to our explainer series, taking important topics and going deeper! What is happening? Back in February, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved the Basic Generation Service […]
14 Landscaping Businesses Attend Spring Sustainability Training Hosted by Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute
This workshop aimed to expand local landscapers’ sustainability offerings to customers Landscapers learning to test soil conditions. Photo courtesy of The Watershed Institute. [Princeton, NJ]: On March 6, 2025, 34 […]
Explainer Series #12: Resiliency
Welcome to our explainer series, taking important topics and going deeper! What is climate resiliency? One of our core pillars at Sustainable Princeton is strengthening community resilience. Additionally, the town’s […]
Explainer Series #11: Car Dependency
Welcome to our explainer series, taking important topics and going deeper! What is car dependency? Car dependency means relying on cars as the main way to get around because of […]
PHS Club Reduces Palm Oil Dependence, One Bar of Soap at a Time
Jenny got the chance to speak with Raya Kondakindi, a student at Princeton High School and a member of the Science to Startup (S2S) club. S2S is a student-run club […]
Explainer Series #10: New Definition for Zero Emissions Buildings
Welcome to our explainer series, taking important topics and going deeper! Why is it important to reduce emissions from buildings? According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, one-third of carbon […]
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 […]
Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute Congratulate the Largest Number of Local Landscapers For Completing Green Infrastructure Training to Date
35 local landscapers attended a professional landscaper workshop co-hosted by Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2024 Elana Berk Communications & Outreach Manager Sustainable […]
