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 […]
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 […]
Sustainable Princeton Brings Community Solar Discussions to Princeton
Sustainable Princeton is hosting a virtual discussion on community solar on Wednesday, May 18. This discussion will help residents understand what community solar is and decide if it is right […]
What We’re Listening To: First They Took the Gas Leaf Blowers, Now They’re After Your Lawns (Well, Not Exactly)
If you follow sustainability issues in town, or if you are just tired of hearing the roar and smelling the fumes of gas-powered leaf blowers, then you are probably familiar […]
Princeton plans sustainability events during ‘Greening Together’ week
Mercer County’s annual celebration of all things sustainable – which features several in-person events in Princeton – has been set for the week of April 23-30. The week-long environmental celebration, […]
Sustainable Princeton Announces New Speaker Series, Sustainable Minds
Respected thought and action leaders tackle local climate-change issues FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2022 [Princeton, NJ]: Sustainable Princeton, in partnership with NRG, has announced the launch of their new, […]
Sustainable Minds Program Will Focus on Complex Issues; Town Topics
Sustainable Princeton is presenting the virtual Sustainable Minds series this spring, exploring insights on regional climate concerns. The first session will address a particular concern; the second, a week later, […]
Sustainable Princeton Teams With PPS To Improve Schools’ Energy Efficiency; Town Topics
In terms of energy efficiency, the Princeton Public Schools (PPS) are underperforming, but help is on the way in the form of a partnership with Sustainable Princeton (SP). The two […]
Plans for Sustainability in the Schools To Be Detailed at Upcoming Events ; Town Topics
In past years, sustainability was not a high priority for Princeton Public Schools (PPS). But recent efforts to make the four elementary schools more energy-efficient, and plans to continue that […]
Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Resumes Until Next March
“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 […]
