Participating Municipalities & Approved Actions
83% of municipalities are participating and 91% of NJ's population lives in these communities
Sustainable Jersey Purchasing Resource Center
Congratulations to the Nine Districts in the Sustainable School Food Service & Cafeterias Initiative!
Sustainable Jersey for Schools is excited to announce nine school districts were selected in February 2026 to participate in the Sustainable School Food Service & Cafeterias Initiative as part of a “Learning & Doing Cohort.”
These selected districts, representing communities across New Jersey, are: Brick Township Public Schools, Clinton Township School District, Flemington Raritan School District, Jackson School District, New Brunswick School District, Palmyra Public School District, Penns Grove–Carneys Point Regional School District, Roxbury Township School District, and Trenton Public School District.
This initiative supports schools in reducing cafeteria waste and advancing sustainable food service practices through training, peer collaboration, and grant funding. Participating districts will implement strategies such as waste audits, share tables, improved procurement, composting, and student engagement.
Newsletter
Spring Newsletter
This spring edition of the Sustainable Jersey newsletter highlights innovative projects and initiatives that strengthen community resilience, promote environmental stewardship, and inspire local action across New Jersey. Learn how Pennsville Township is improving roadway safety through a hands-on Complete Streets demonstration project, see how Jersey City students developed a winning energy conservation campaign through the Epic Pizza Challenge, discover how Bordentown City is supporting pollinator health with backyard beekeeping education, explore how Morris Township is engaging residents through its popular environmental newsletter, and find out how NJBPU’s Business Breakfast Summits are helping organizations connect with valuable energy-saving programs and resources.
Upcoming Events
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Tri-County Sustainability General Online Meeting
Zoom
Jul 29, 2026
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM -
Save the Date: 2027 New Jersey Sustainability Summit
Bell Works
May 07, 2027
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM