Thinking about switching to heat pumps? Want to install a rain garden?
Connect with vetted, sustainably-minded home-improvement and landscaping professionals, and get your questions answered all under one roof!
Princeton Middle School
Saturday, March 14, 11 AM- 3 PM
Stop by anytime to speak with sustainable contractors, architects, solar installers, and landscapers to compare prices and explore services. Some vendors will be offering special pricing to Expo attendees!
Scroll down to see a list of vendors and educational seminars.
Helpsy will be collecting clothing and other textiles for recycling. Check out what they collect.
Businesses are encouraged to email info@sustainableprinceton.org if they are interested in participating.
This event is free and open to the public.
Thanks to our Silver Event Sponsor
Thanks to our Bronze Event Sponsors
Vendors & organizations attending
LANDSCAPE & GARDEN
- Backyard Eats LLC
- DELIS Landscaping
- Garden Artisans
- Horticultural Management
- My Backyard at Nectars
- Native Plant Society of NJÂ
- Refugia Design
- Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County
- WildLawn
- The Watershed Institute
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT
- Allied Experts
- Green Building Design Center
- Indoor Air Technologies
- Passive House Network
- Pinneo Construction
- Redding’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
- Tay River Homesmiths Inc
ENERGY EFFICIENCY & RENEWABLE ENERGY
- Exact Solar
- New Jersey’s Clean Energy ProgramÂ
- Paradise Solar
- PSE&G
- Sunrun
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
- Green Business Guide
- HelpsyÂ
- Northfield Bank
- Princeton Environmental Commission
- Princeton Federal Credit Union
- Princeton Shade Tree Commisssion
- Two Maids
Ficus Bon Vivant will be on site selling food and beverages!
Bring a reusable mug for coffee!Â
Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Option 1: Building Sustainable ADUs (auditorium)
Interested in building a sustainable accessory dwelling unit? This session will get you up to speed on the latest local ordinances, best practices, and case studies from real projects in town.
Speakers:
- Princeton Councilmember David Cohen
- Louisa Clayton (AIA, PHD)
- Pinneo Construction
Option 2: Sustainable Yards & Gardens (classroom 1)
This session will cover gardening with native plants, a sustainable approach to pest control, and how to utilize your greenspace (no matter the size) to prevent flooding.
Speakers:
- Jess Atkins (@Princetongardening)
- Olivia Spildooren (Watershed Institute)
- Kelly Rypkema (NJ Native Plant Society)
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12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Home Energy Efficiency & Solar Installations (auditorium)
Worried about the rising cost of electricity in NJ? Don’t miss this! You’ll hear from industry experts about rooftop solar installations, high-performance building strategies like Passive House, and state incentives and rebates to offset costs.
Speakers:
- Phil Chao (NJ BPU)
- Mike Winka (Sustainable Lawrence)
- Ben Leer (Emu Passive)
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1:45 PM-2:45 PM
Home Lighting for Dark Skies (auditorium)
It’s time to tackle light pollution at home. This solution-focused session will share practical ways to reduce light pollution from our own homes’ exterior lighting. The speakers will share resources on how to shop for “dark-sky lighting,” and even how to adjust existing fixtures you already have. The solutions are easier than you might think!
Speakers:
- Amy Craft (Princeton Environmental Commission)
- Abe Smith (Tay River Homesmiths)
- Jeff Kornblatt (KW Lighting)
New location: Princeton Middle School
How to Get There
Please enter the Middle School through the Main Office. Biking and walking are encouraged and there are bike racks available at this entrance!
A parking lot on Guyot Ave is available for attendees to use in addition to street parking.
