Advancing Equity and Anti-Racism Through Ongoing Commitments: On this path towards greater equity, Sustainable Jersey commits to the implementing the following measures: Develop, implement and promote actions that advance equity and combat racism in the municipal and school certification...
Equity-Related Definitions The following definitions are applied in the context of local government: Equitable All members of the community receive a fair share in benefits, participate equitably in civic decision-making, and feel recognized and included in community life. (See...
Advancing Equity: Activities to Date Since its founding in 2009, Sustainable Jersey has held social equity as integral to the holistic vision of a sustainable future guiding its mission. New Jerseyans face wide-ranging race- and place-based disparities in access to the conditions supporting...
Selected Social Equity and Anti-Racism Resources for Local Governments and Communities Municipal Actions Most Likely to Improve Social Equity Community Equity and Diversity Profile *New 2022* Diversity on Boards and Commissions Improving Public Engagement in Municipal Governing ...
Online Application Portal Instructions Sustainable Jersey has transitioned to a NEW grants management platform . All Sustainable Jersey grant applications must be submitted using the online application portal. Specific links to the online application will be provided for each cycle...
2023 Sustainable Jersey Annual Report Sustainable Jersey is proud to release its 2023 Annual Report. The critical work outlined in this 2023 snapshot was made possible by the passion and commitment of Sustainable Jersey's staff and board, our funders and donors, program partners,...
Complete Streets help improve health and safety for people walking and biking. They create better places to live, work, play, learn, and do business. Complete Streets balance the needs of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, emergency responders, and goods movement based on local...
Sustainability in Action In this issue of the Sustainable Jersey Newsletter: Mount Laurel Township Green Team Creates Pollinator Paradise Montgomery Township Achieves First Tobacco Free Community Designation Six South Jersey Student Teams Recognized as NJ Student Climate...
Sustainability in Action In the Winter 2022 edition of the Sustainable Jersey Newsletter: Taking Stock of What You Got; Roselle Park Completes Environmental Resource Inventory Hillsborough Township Provides Model Program for Community Care Deep Dive into Food Waste at 3...
Sustainable Jersey Staff Sustainable Jersey staff oversees the work of the non-profit organization Sustainable Jersey which includes the Sustainable Jersey and Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification programs. To learn more about the Sustainable Jersey staff click here . ...