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Sustainable Jersey Invites Schools to Apply for $2.5 Million in Tree Planting Grants

May 18, 2023

Sustainable Jersey has released a Sharing Kit with social media posts to show your support for the program and to spread the word about the availability of the grants.

DEP, TCNJ and Sustainable Jersey Launch Trees for Schools Grant Program

May 01, 2023

Funded by Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction proceeds, the $2.5 million Trees for Schools program will emphasize the benefits of planting more trees in overburdened communities.

John Henry Retires from the New Jersey School Boards Association

October 03, 2022

John Henry, senior manager of STEAM and sustainable schools at the New Jersey School Boards Association, has retired after nine years of dedicated service with the Association.

Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod Honored for Being a Sustainability Hero

June 13, 2022

Each month, the nonprofit organization that supports community efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve environmental equity recognizes a local leader with an inspiring story about promoting sustainability.

Free Webinar to Highlight How to Implement a Green Revolving Fund at Your School

June 06, 2022

During the webinar, titled “Strategies for Implementing a Green Fund,” presenters will showcase stories from K-12 schools that are using the model to support sustainability programs.

The Unstoppable Shift to Sustainability 

February 24, 2021

In the midst of a pandemic, a record number of schools achieved certification in 2020.

School Board Strong: Providing Leadership for Sustainability

June 06, 2019

How one district, led by its board of education, has made impressive sustainability strides.

83 New Jersey Schools Achieve Sustainability Certification

September 07, 2016

Sustainable Jersey for Schools has announced that 83 schools have achieved the 2016 Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification. The 83 schools come from 24 different…

Green Schools: Schools Becoming Sustainable – With Help From Friends

June 21, 2016

Across the country, schools are under major pressure to “go green” and protect the environment while teaching our children. But school leaders with a vision…

A Guidebook for Going Green

March 07, 2016

Sustainability hasn’t traditionally been a top concern for school officials. School budgets, the 2 percent tax levy cap, student achievement, curriculum issues, the health and…

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