Litter Pollution In New Jersey

Written by Cathy on October 13, 2009 – 5:50 pm -

Welcome back!

Stephen Spacek- the voice of litter in America just sent this updated information on New Jersey and Litter. Stephen is the Author of The American State Litter Scorecard.

I Just Gotta Tell Ya

  • There are an estimated 500,000 dogs in New Jersey. An average dog produces one pound of waste per day.
  • About half of the nutrients and herbicides/pesticides applied to lawns in the New Jersey coastal zone enter streams, bays, and the ocean.
  • About half of New Jersey’s hard clam beds are closed because of high bacteria counts due to pointless pollution.
  • In nine of ten New Jersey beach closures due to high fecal coliform bacteria, the cause is contaminated stormwater runoff. This runoff comes from streets, sidewalks, lawns and the rest of the land upstream of the coast and is carried to the ocean, unfiltered and unchecked, through storm drains.
  • One gallon of oil dumped down a storm drain can create a slick up to eight acres, and may pollute up to one million gallons of drinking water.
  • Worldwide, it is estimated that one trillion cigarette butts are littered every year.
  • According to the Ocean Conservancy, the amount of nicotine trapped in 200 cigarette filters is enough to kill a human being.

Consequences: Ugly New Jersey City Litter!

  • KILLS over 20 NJ residents statewide in litter/debris vehicle accidents annually!
  • Breeds  harmful diseases, rodents,  insects
  • Hurts  economic Development/tourism;  discourages corporate relocations; reduced job creations
  • State and local police not enforcing litter laws /statutes—convicted violators NOT PUNISHED!
  • Deliberately heavy litter/dumping by young males under age 25 and construction contractors
  • EXTREMELY  POOR NJ Transportation  (Highway) maintenance activity  (compared to 49 other  states), as rated by  Reason Foundation
  • NJ  Dept. of Environmental  Protection, Clean Communities  Council neglects citizens,  neighborhoods
  • Adopt-a-Highway  programs in New Jersey  are ineffective–do not  work on most urban  streets
  • Cities  in Hudson, Essex, Union,  Bergen, Somerset, Passaic,  Camden, Atlantic :   WORST OFFENDERS  within  Garden (of ugly trash!)  State

What  Else Contributes to Ugly City Litter in Jersey?

  • NO  statewide Anti-litter Slogan  (most states have one)
  • Deliberate littering is 55 percent of all NJ litter collected.
  • Take  out food, beer, soft  drink cups packaging  dominates  urban NJ  litter
  • Above-average Pedestrian,  Vehicle Traffic contributes  to High Littering
  • NJ  lacks experienced State  Litter Program Manager/Staff

CULTURE OF INACTION by taxpaid ELECTED/NON-ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS leads to/results in:

  • July   2009 corruption arrests  included three NJ mayors, two state assemblymen.
  • Police agencies in Counties of Essex (Newark City) and Atlantic (Camden City) misused $500,000+ in Federal stimulus money to hire/retain officers, stated U.S. Department of Justice (USA Today).

Solutions: Take Action Now!!!

Write letter/call demanding litter removal action NOW to Counties and Townships!

HUDSON www.hudsoncountynj.org/ phone (201) 795-6100
Target Cities: Kearny, Bayonne, Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken, W. New York, North Bergen, Harrison, Weehauken.
BERGEN www.co.bergen.nj.us/ phone (201)336-7300
Target Cities: Fort Lee, Palisades Park
ESSEX www.essex-countynj.org phone 973-621-4400 973-621-4432
Target Cities: Newark, Irvington,The Oranges, Belleville, Nutley
UNION www.unioncountynj.org phone (908) 527-4000
Target Cities: Elizabeth, Union, Hillside, Roselle, Linden, Rahway, Plainfield, Westfield
SOMERSET www.co.somerset.nj.us phone (908) 231-7040
Target Cities: Woodbridge, Edison, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Metuchen
PASSAIC www.passaiccountynj.org phone (973) 881-4000
Target Cities: Paterson
CAMDEN www.camdencounty.com/ phone (856) 225-5354
Target Cities: Camden, Pennsauken, Gloucester City
ATLANTIC www.aclink.org/ phone (609)343-2201)
Target Cities: Atlantic City, Pleasantville
–Contact

Governor Jon Stevens  Corzine http://www.state.nj.us/governor/about/contact/ phone 609-292-6000
Candidate Christopher Christie http://www.christiefornj.com/ phone 862-579-3181
Christopher Daggett http://daggettforgovernor.com/wordpress/contact-us/ phone 732-752-2323

TALKING POINTS (What to say):

  • Current 1986 NJ Clean Communities Act: a total fiasco—public servants have miserably failed. You want them to obey the law and the tax dollars paid–action now to clean up your area! Strengthen law at next year’s statehouse session at Trenton.
  • Littering/dumping annually kills over 20 NJ residents statewide in vehicle accidents
  • City Streets needs waste cans!
  • State needs statewide anti-litter slogan (most states already have)
  • State, local police not enforcing clean comnuities Act and local anti-litter laws— convicted violators not paying fines.
  • State needs litter reporting hot line
  • Improve Highway maintenance activity, compared to New York state, Connecticut and 47 other US states
  • NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection and Clean Communities Council needs new personnel!
  • Need statewide beverage deposits legislation and litter source taxation
  • STOP UGLY, DEADLY LITTERING IN NEW JERSEY NOW!!!

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Slam Dunk the Junk-New Jersey’s Litter Slogan

Written by Cathy on June 9, 2009 – 2:59 pm -

 

The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCC) announces the launching of its statewide public education anti-litter campaign — Slam Dunk the Junk. The campaign is aimed at New Jersey residents and visitors, encouraging them to keep New Jersey clean and green through individual and group activities.

The campaign was officially launched at the NJCC’s Sixth Annul Kids for Clean Communities Seminar and Awards Banquet — a three-day event that was headlined by Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker and the Harlem Wizards.

“We are thrilled about the Slam Dunk the Junk campaign and we are hoping that the program will have a positive impression on all New Jerseyans,” said Sandy Huber, Executive Director of the New Jersey Clean Communities Council. “It is critical that we get school children involved and engaged in activities that are beneficial to our state’s environment and the NJCC is confident that the Slam Dunk the Junk is just the vehicle to do that.”

 The slogan for the Slam Dunk the Junk campaign was recreated by East Orange sixth grader Quamir Payton. Payton, a seasoned environmentalist, will serve as the ceremonious statewide ambassador for the entire state.

“I want everyone to help me to pitch in and make the garden state sparkle and remember to always Slam Dunk the Junk,” said Quamir Payton, Slam Dunk the Junk campaign ambassador and East Orange sixth grader.

Huber continues, “Quamir is an amazing young man who understands that action is more than words. His passion for wanting to enhance our environment is an inspiration to us all. It will certainly be a pleasure working with him during this campaign.”

Other anti-litter initiatives spearheaded by the NJCC include the Clean Communities Environmental Student Exchange — a program that provides opportunities for student to learn about litter and waste in regions other than their own, Kids for Clean Communities Coalition and the Urban Clean-Up Team.

To learn more about these programs and the Slam Dunk the Junk campaign, please visit njclean.org.


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Green Event- Essex County- New Jersey

Written by Cathy on April 6, 2009 – 9:51 am -

Green Events in New Jersey

Thursday, May 7th, 2009            9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rutgers University- Newark Campus  www.EssexGreenBusiness.com

We invite businesses in Essex County, New Jersey to embrace the new emerging green economy and urban sustainable development by engaging in a dialog on how to implement sustainable initiatives, cost saving opportunities and green collar jobs.  Cultivating sustainable business through national and local initiatives is at the forefront of the minds of government and policy leaders. This summit will be part of a community led effort to implement and ensure that sustainability is taking root.

The summit will feature an expo of green products and services, a keynote luncheon, and informative breakout sessions throughout the day.  Our summits are focused on attainable, measurable, and sustainable business practices that are cost effective and easy to implement. By participating in the summit, exhibitors and sponsors will gain exceptional exposure in the press and community, unprecedented networking opportunities, and more. Sponsors will have the opportunity to meet and cultivate new relationships with local businesses in addition to fostering the emerging green economy.

Attendees will include key decision makers at every level of New Jersey businesses, government officials, facilities managers, business owners, and corporate executives seeking to do business in Essex County.

To register for the summit, please visit:http://EssexGreenBusiness.eventbrite.com


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FSC Certified Green Printers- New Jersey

Written by Cathy on February 2, 2009 – 6:44 am -

Green Printers- New Jersey

Ace Lithographers of Morris County 299 Ridgedale Ave.  P.O.Box 350 East Hanover NJ 07936 (973) 428-4911 Commercial Print-General

Airfield Graphics, Inc. 70 Old Turnpike Rd. Wayne NJ 07470 (973) 256-4258 Commercial Print-General www.airfieldgraphics.com

All-State Legal, Div. of Al-State International 1 Commerce Drive Cranford NJ 07016 (908) 956-6515 Legal Supplies www.aslegal.com

Alpha Graphics 173 US Highway 206 Hillsborough NJ 08844 (908) 281-9476 Commercial Print-General www.alphagraphics.com

Alpha Graphics 403 Sette Dr. Paramus NJ 07652 (201) 734-0220 Commercial Print-General www.alphagraphics.com  www.ParamusPrint.com

Alpha Graphics 12 Stults Rd. Suite 100 Dayton NJ 08810 (609) 860-9444 Commercial Print-General www.alphagraphics.com

Associated Graphics, Inc. 51 Stiles Lane Pine Brook NJ 07058 (973) 882-8660 Commercial Print-General www.associatedgraphics.com

Bind-Rite Robbinsville 1 Appelgate Drive South Robbinsville NJ 08691 (609) 208-1917 Commercial Print-General www.bindritegraphics.com

Bloomberg Ink, a departmentof Bloomberg L.P. 431 Ridge Rd. Dayton NJ 08810 (732) 230-5363 Commercial Print-General

Bowne BusinessCommunication 215 Country Ave. Secaucus NJ 07094 (201) 271-2596 Commercial Print-General www.bowne.com

Brita Litho, Inc. 629 Grove Street Jersey City NJ 07310 (201) 526-9314 Commercial Print-General tomg@hsprep.com

Butterfly Press LLC 2 Anderson Ave Moonachie NJ 07074 (201) 806-3540 Commercial Print-General

C & B Graphics, Inc. 702 King Ave Cherry Hill NJ 08002 (856) 662-6707 Commercial Print-General www.cnbgraphics.com

Capital Printing Corp. 420 South Ave. Middlesex NJ 08846 (732) 560-1515 Commercial Print-General www.capitalprintingcorp.com

Cenveo, CommercialEnvelope ManufacturingDivision 510 Commercial Ave. Carlstadt NJ 07072 (201) 933-5900 Envelope Printing www.berlinjones.com

CGI North America 100 Burma Road Jersey City NJ 07305 (201) 793-5365 Commercial Print-General www.cginorthamerica.com

Chris Fowler International 100 Central Ave. Kearny NJ 07032 (201) 622-2211 Commercial Print-General www.chrisfowler.com

Color Optics, Inc. 216 A Midland Ave. Saddle Brook NJ 07663 (973) 772-1007 Commercial Print-General www.coloroptics.com

Colorlith Corporation 11 East Stow Rd Marlton NJ 08053 (85) 698-8080 Commercial Print-General www.colorlith.net

Command Web Offset 100 Castle Road Secaucus NJ 07096 (201) 863-8100 Commercial Print-General www.commandweb.com

Contemporary Graphics, Inc. 1533 Union Ave. Pennsauken NJ 08110 (856) 663-7277 Commercial Print-General www.contemporarygraphics.com

Corporate GraphicsInternational 120 Ethel Road West Piscataway NJ 08854 (732) 985-8000 Commercial Print-General www.cgintl.com

Cox Printers, Inc. 502 South Ave Garwood NJ 07027 (908) 928-1010 Commercial Print-General www.coxprinters.com

CRW Graphics Inc. 9100 Pennsauken Hgwy Pennsauken NJ 08110 (856) 662-9111 Commercial Print-General www.crwgraphics.com

Cultech, Inc. a subsidiary ofAutjon Group 45 Mayfield Ave Edison NJ 08837 (732) 225-2722 Commercial Print-General www.cultech.com

Custom Index, Inc. 8 Vreeland Ave. Totowa NJ 07512 (973) 890-2414 Commercial Print-General,

Tab Index Manufacturer www.customindex.com

Diamond Graphics Inc. 270 B US 46 East Rockaway NJ 07866 (973) 586-2525 Commercial Print-General www.dgi92.com

Dolan Wohlers Corp. 429 Rockaway Valley Rd. BoontonTownship NJ 07005 (973) 939-2569 Commercial Print-General www.dolanwohlers.com

Dolce Brothers Printing 29 Brook Ave Maywood NJ 07067 (201) 843-0400 Commercial Print-General www.dolceprint.com

Drew & Rogers 30 Plymouth Street Fairfield NJ 07004 (973) 476-0706 Commercial Print-General www.drew-rogers.com

EarthColor, Barton PressDivision 55 Lakeside Ave. West Orange NJ 07052 (973) 736-4700 Commercial Print-General www.earthcolor.com

Federal Direct 95 Main Ave Clifton NJ 07014 (973) 667-9800 Commercial Print-General www.feddirect.com

FLM Graphics Corporation 123 Lehigh Drive Fairfield NJ 07004 (973) 575-9450 Commercial Print-General www.flmgraphics.com

Fort Nassau Graphics 1757 Imperial Way Paulsboro NJ 08066 (856) 853-2800 Commercial Print-General www.fortnassaugraphics.com


G. J. Haerer Company Inc. 27 Styertowne Rd. Clifton NJ 07012 (973) 614-9200 Commercial Print-General www.gjhaerer.com

Garrison Printing Company,Inc. 7155 Airport Highway Pennsauken NJ 08109 (856) 488-1900 Commercial Print-General www.gogarrison.com

Gator Media Group LLC 40 Fairfield Place West Caldwell NJ 07006 (973) 244-5900 Commercial Print-General www.gatormediagroup.com

Globe Lithographing Company Inc. 1 Teaneck Road. Ridgefield ParkNJ 07660 (201) 440-0800 Commercial Print-General www.globelitho.com

Graytor Printing Inc. 149 Park Ave Lyndhurst NJ 07071 (201) 933-0100 Commercial Print-General www.graytor.com

Hammer Press Printers 2 Cranberry Rd Parsippany NJ 07054 (973) 334-4500 Commercial Print-General www.hammerpress.com

Hatteras Press Inc. 56 Park Rd. Tinton Falls NJ 07724 (732) 223-9888 Commercial Print-General www.hatteraspress.com

Howard Press 450 West First Ave. Roselle NJ 07203 (908) 629-2529 Commercial Print-General www.howardpress.com

Imtech Graphics 545 Dell Road Carstadt NJ 07072 (201) 933-8002 Commercial Print-General www.imtechgraphics.com

Independence Press 1655 Imperial Way Thorofare NJ 08086 (856) 848-9200 Commercial Print-General

Kay Printing & EnvelopeCompany 220 Entin Rd. Clifton NJ 07014 (973) 330-3000 Commercial Print-General www.kayprinting.com

L P Thebault Company 249 Pomeroy Rd. Parsippany NJ 07054 (973) 884-1300 Commercial Print-General www.thebault.com

Mastergraphx 45 Stouts Lane Monmouth Junction NJ 08852 (732) 329-0088 Commercial Print-General www.mgxprint.com

Northstar Travel Media LLC 100 Lighting Way Secaucus NJ 07094 (201) 902-2058 Commercial Print-General www.ntmllc.com

Oceanic Graphic Printing (USA), Inc. 105 Main Street Third FloorHackensack NJ 07601 (201) 883-1816 Book

Pace Press Inc. One Ceasar Place Moonachie NJ 07074 (201) 935-7711 Commerical Print-General www.pacepress.com

Pantone, Inc. 590 Commerce Blvd Carlstadt NJ 07072 (201) 935-5500 Commercial Print-General www.pantone.com

Paravista Inc. 1055 Centennial Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 (732) 752-1222 Commercial Print-General www.paravistainc.com

Perfect Printing, Inc. 1533 Glen Avenue Moorestown NJ 08057 (856) 787-1877 Commercial Print-General

Phoenix Color Corp. 40 Green Pond Lane Rockaway NJ 07866 (973) 983-9300 Commercial Print-General www.phoenixcolor.com

Pictorial Offset Corporation 111 Amor Ave. Carlstadt NJ 07072 (201) 935-7100 Commercial Print-General www.pictorialoffset.com

PIP Printing   37 Spring Valley Ave Paramus NJ 07652 (201) 843-6556 Commercial Print-General www.pip.com/paramusnj

Premium Color Graphics,Inc. 95 Industrial Ave East Clifton NJ 07012 (973) 472-7007 Commercial Print-General www.premiumcolor.com

Prestige Graphics 2410 Iorio St. Union NJ 07083 (908) 964-6000 Commercial Print-General www.prestigegraphics.net

Print Communications Group175 US Highway 46 West Fairfield NJ 07004 (973) 439-6002 Commercial Print-General www.pcgnj.com

Print Tech, LLC 1154 Route 22 West Mountainside NJ 07092 (908) 232-2287 Commercial Print-General

Printing Intelligence, Inc. 24 Industrial Ave Upper SaddleRiver NJ 07458 (201) 236-0404 Commercial Print-General www.bigcolor.com

Prism Color Corporation 31 Twosome Drive Moorestown NJ 08057 (856) 234-7515 Commercial Print-General www.prismcolorcorp.com

Prudent Publishing Company65 Challenger Rd Ridgefield ParkNJ 07660 (201) 641-7900 Commercial Print-General www.prudentpublishing.com

Quadra Graphics 7120 Airport Highway Pennsauken NJ 08109 (856) 665-4060 Commercial Print-General www.qgi.com

Ramsey Press Inc. 46 Industrial Ave. Mahwah NJ 07430 (201) 327-7306 Commercial Print-General www.ramseypress.com

Riegel Printing Company PO Box 7430 Ewing NJ 08628 (609) 771-0555 Commerical Print-General www.riegelprintinginc.com

RJ Graphics Inc. 206 Crown Point Rd. Thorofare NJ 08086 (856) 848-1986 Commercial Print-General

Royalty Press Group 165 Broadway Westville NJ 08093 (856) 663-2288 Commercial Print-General www.royaltypress.com

Sandy Alexander 200 Entin Road Clifton NJ 07014 (973) 472-2600 Commercial Print-General www.sandyinc.com

SCI Strategic ContentImaging 374 Starke Rd Carlstadt NJ 07072 (201) 935-3500 Commercial Print-General www.sciimage.com

Sheridan Printing Co. Inc. 1425 Third Ave Alpha NJ 08865 (908) 454-0700 Commercial and Technicalpublications www.sheridanprinting.com

Signmasters, Inc. 217 Brook Ave. Passaic Park NJ 07055 (973) 614-8300 Commercial Print-General

Tension Envelope 19 Wesley St S. Hackensack NJ 07606 Envelope Printing www.tension.com

The Bannon Group LTD 249 Thomas McGovern Dr Jersey City NJ 07305 (201) 451-6500 Commercial Print-General www.bannongroup.com

The Imaging Group 7040 Colonial Highway Pennsauken NJ 08109 (856) 675-1800 Commercial Print-General www.imaginggrp.com

The Lehigh Press Inc. 7001 North Park Dr. Pennsauken NJ 08109 (865) 665-5200 Commercial Print-General www.lehighpress.com

The Seibel Group Inc. 741 Alexander Rd Princeton NJ 08540 (609) 799-3279 Commercial Print-General www.seibelgroup.com

Toppan Printing Company America, Inc. 1100 Randolph Road Somerset NJ 08873 (732) 469-8400 Commercial Print-General www.ta.toppan.com

Triune Color Corp. 2605 North River Road Cinnaminson NJ 08077 (856) 829-5600 Commercial Print-General www.triunecolor.com

Unimac Graphics 350 Michele Place Carlstadt NJ 07072 (201) 372-1000 Commerical Print-General www.unimacgraphics.com

Vanguard Holdings LLC 470 Mundet Place Hillside NJ 07205 (908) 851-2222 Commercial Print-General www.vanguardmediallc.com

Vertis Communications Inc. 1980 US Hwy 1 NorthBrunswick NJ 08551 (410) 454-0850 Commercial Print-General www.vertisinc.com

Vertis Communications Inc. 28 Engelhard Drive MonroeTownship NJ 08831 (609) 495-1223 Commercial Print-General www.vertisinc.com

Wheal Grace Corporation 300 Ralph St. Belleville NJ 07109 (973) 450-8100 Commercial Print-General www.wheal-grace.com

White Eagle PrintingCompany 2550 Kuser Rd Hamilton NJ 08691 (609) 586-2032 Commercial Print-General www.whiteeagleprinting.com


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Eco Friendly Dry Cleaners- New Jersey

Written by Cathy on December 9, 2008 – 7:32 am -

New Jersey:

Royal Cleaning Specialist 65 W. Somerset St. Raritan, NJ 08896 Phone: 908-707-8383

Linders French Cleaners 130 Morristown Rd. Bernardsville, NJ 07924 Phone: 908-766-6404

Valet Cleaners 6012 Park St. W. New York, NJ 07093 Phone: 201-854-0392


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Litter Resources- New Jersey

Written by Cathy on October 24, 2008 – 6:04 am -

Adopt a Highway New Jersey

Litter Resources- New Jersey


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Green- Eco Resources New Jersey

Written by Cathy on October 14, 2008 – 7:16 am -

State Flower- Violet

 

 The state flower of New Jersey was originally designated as such by a resolution of the Legislature in 1913. Unfortunately the force of resolution ended with the start of the 1914 legislative session, leaving the violet with uncertain status for the next fifty years. In 1963 an attempt was made to have the Legislature “officially” designate the violet as the state flower, but the legislation apparently failed. In 1971, at the urging of New Jersey’s garden clubs, legislation more specifically designating the Common Meadow Violet (Viola sororia) as the state flower was enacted. 

 

Green Eco Resources in New Jersey 

  • List of Environmental Organizations 
  • Clean Water- NJ 
  • City Green City Green, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the establishment of urban community gardens in northern New Jersey’s cities to enrich the lives of inner city residents, while cultivating education in public health, nutrition and the environment.  
  • Dandelion Vintage  I’m Carol, welcome to my blog. Here you’ll read about stuff I like, stuff I do, stuff I make, my dog, the Jersey Shore and stuff I sell too. I own the Dandelion Vintage Clothing website, online since 1997. 
    I sell vintage clothing, lingerie and accessories from the 1900s to the mid 1960s. I have a nice selection of wearable vintage and my prices are nice and affordable too. Fresh vintage stock is added every Monday. Email Carol  
  • Eco Realty A down to earth look at real estate issues in Northern New Jersey with an environmental twist.
  • Enviro Politics Blog
  • Green Jersey Green Jersey is an environmental news blog that’s based in, and all about, New Jersey. Its blogger-editor is Jennifer Weiss, a New Jersey-based journalist.
  • Green Building Council 
  • Green Eggs and Planet- Great Blog When it makes sense and it’s easy, people will take action. Healthy living makes sense to many, but there are countless others who are waiting for answers before they come aboard. Green Eggs and Planet functions as a place where answers are collected, ideas are researched and proposed and new questions are offered as starting points for intelligent and conscious action.
  • Green Jersey (Great Info tons of stuff
  • New Jersey Blogs- Some Green on it 
  • Green New Jersey Forum An eco-friendly place for the advancement of eco-consciousness in New Jersey- not too much on this site yet. 
  • Green Mountain Energy Green Mountain Energy Company is committed to maintaining its leadership position as the nation’s leading provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions. The company has three primary business units: residential electricity, commercial electricity, and carbon offsets. This business strategy is designed to keep us in the forefront of the sustainability industry
  • Harriman Hikers Harriman Hikers is a north New Jersey Singles hiking club. Established 1974.
  • Leafy Green Info- Green Product Review 
  • Muck N Mire- Gardening in mid Jersey 
  • NJ Mountain Bike I have a love mountain biking and the great outdoors. I try to lead a active and healthy life style with my family and friends. NJ has so much to enjoy and appreciate outdoors
  • New Jersey Clean Energy New Jersey’s Clean Energy ProgramTM is making renewable energy technologies like solar, wind, and biomass affordable, practical, and just plain smart! From programs to incentives, from practical solutions to success stories, the NJCEP has the information and support you need to adopt and install renewable energy technologies.
  • New Jersey Future New Jersey Future was founded to achieve smart growth statewide: growth that protects New Jersey’s open lands and natural resources, strengthens our communities, makes it easier to get around, and increases our housing choices. New Jersey Future fulfills this mission through original research, policy analysis, public education, and advocacy
  • New Jersey Green Homes Office The goal of the New Jersey Green Homes Office is to create programs, resources and building guidelines to be used by residents, developers, and government entities to make New Jersey a leading example of resource efficient, healthy, and cost conscious residential new construction and rehabilitation. The New Jersey Green Homes Office is located at the New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency. HMFA and Green Homes have several programs that provide financial and technical assistance with sub-metering, solar photovoltaic, healthy interior, and other energy saving materials and practices – for the rehabilitation and new construction of affordable, market rate and special needs housing. To that end, the GHO will work with state and local agencies to incorporate, encourage, and standardize the inclusion of sustainable design practices.
  • New Jersey Sustainable State Institute he New Jersey Sustainable State Institute is dedicated to helping New Jerseyans “Live With the Future In Mind.” Our mission is to create a healthy, just, and efficient New Jersey for us, and for future generations.
  • New Jersey Keep it Green The New Jersey – Keep It Green (KIG) Campaign represents over 100 statewide, local and regional organizations ranging from sportsmen’s groups and environmental organizations to affordable housing and urban park advocates working to secure a long-term stable source of funding for the acquisition of open space, farmland and historic sites as well as the capital improvement, operation, maintenance, and stewardship of state and local natural areas, parks and historic sites
  • New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association The mission of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association is to promote sound planning as a process essential to improving the quality of life of the citizens of New Jersey.
  • New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club The Sierra Club is a national, member-supported environmental organization, which seeks to influence public policy in both Washington and the state capitals through public education and grass-roots political action.
  • New Jersey Conservation Foundation A non-profit, member-supported land trust working to promote conservation of land and natural resoures throughout NJ for the benefit of all.
  • New Jersey Clean Energy CouncilThe New Jersey Clean Energy Council is recogned as a national model that promotes increased energy efficiency; supports installation of clean, renewable sources of energy and provides information to help reduce energy use.
  • New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionGoverning with the Future in Mind is the companion report to Living with the Future in Mind: 2000. Governing with the Future in Mind introduces the strategic initiatives that State government is pursuing to achieve the Goals of a Sustainable State.
  • New Jersey DEP Division of Watershed Management A planning agency involved in watershed management and Water Quality Management Plannng in New Jersey.
  • New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for SustainabilityThe mission of NJHEPS is to be an agent of transformation so that New Jersey campuses might become models and messengers of sustainability in our society and the world.
  • New Jersey Office of Smart Growth Staff of the NJ State Planning Commission and the NJ Brownfields Task Force. Through the State Plan, the Office works to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of land development and infrastructure.
  • New Jersey State Long Range Transportation Plan Offers a current status report on the statewide long-range transportation plan being developed by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and NJ TRANSIT.
  • Transit Blog Transit Blogger is the new home of “Through The Eyes Of Transit”. The blog was first created on my transit photography site Eye On Transit. Transit Blogger will still feature my personal stories of riding mass transit. However there will also be a focus on news regarding all forms of mass transit in the tri-state area as well as all over the world.

Atlantic City 

Bay Head 

  • Bay Head Blog (Not really green) Best of Bay Head NJ and the Jersey Shore, from kid stuff and summer camps to shopping, local bars, art galleries, the best restaurants, and the best beaches. We also cover local events, from the annual art in the park to craft fairs and the dog walk

Cherry Hill

Garfield 

Jersey City 

Cheap Green Roof 

Lawrence

  • Sustain Lawrence ustainable Lawrence is a large group of residents, businesses, congregations, and other organizations dedicated to creating a sustainable community in Lawrence Township, NJ.

Lebanon

  • Plant Dirt - Pittsgrove Farm The Gulish family is made of John and Cheryl and their sons Garrett and Jeremy. Last year after spending roughly 30 years owning Daub’s Floral and Garden Center in Lebanon, NJ, John and Cheryl started Pittsgrove Farms. The five-acre Farm is named for its location on Oak Grove Road in Pittstown, NJ. After spending years working at the garden center, they started the Farm to go back to growing the plants they love: irises, peonies, daylilies, water plants and select varieties of perennials.

Mercer County

Newark 

New Brunswick 

  • New Brunswick Life (Not really green) New Brunswick truly is the heart of New Jersey, and NewBrunswickLife.com is the unofficial magazine for living in and visiting New Brunswick. Here you can find restaurants, bars, performances, events, and articles detailing life in this exciting city.

West Milford 


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Reclaimed Wood-Salvage- FSC Timber- New Jersey

Written by Cathy on August 28, 2008 – 5:27 pm -

Photo-Reclaimed Wall by Citi Log

Asbury Park

  • Contractors Surplus 931 Asbury Avenue Asbury Park NJ 7712 Phone: 732-974-2871

Barnegat

  • Recycling the Past 381 N Main Street Barmegat NJ 8005 Phone: 609-660-9790 Architectural antiques, mantles, stained glass, lighting, iron gates, fencing, garden furniture, urns, statuary, fountains, newel posts, gingerbread molding, Victoriana, porches, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures and columns

Bernardsville

Bridgewater

  • ATS Wood Recycling 15 Polhemus Lane Bridgewater NJ 8807 Phone: 908-725-8484

Cranberry

Egg Harbor

  • American Demolition Corp. 2 English Lane Egg Harbor NJ 8234 Phone: 609-926-7373
  • DT ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE Tel: 609 641 4493 2 Kingsley Drive, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234,-Reclaimed doors, windows, kitchen, bathroom, lighting and furniture

Englishtown

Ewing

  • MW Wood Enterprises 6 Bywood Lane Ewing NJ 8682 Phone: 609-538-8680

Fairfield

Floreham

  • Bace Demolition, Inc. 135 Columbia Turnpike Florham Park NJ 7932 Phone: 973-822-3322

Glassboro

  • Joseph Fazzio Inc. 2760 Glassboro Cross Keys Rd Glassboro NJ 8082 Phone: 856-881-3185-Steel and Construction Equipment

Glen Ridge

  • Carla Cielo 43 Chestnut Hill Place, GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028, New Jersey, USA-Architectural salvage inc 1770 floorboards, doors, wainscot

Jersey City

  • Amighini= 246 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 -Salvaged Doors

Millburn

  • Relics Reconstruction: Architectural 201 Church Street Millburn NJ 7041 Phone: 201-376-4745

Old Bridge

  • Midhattan Woodworking 3130 Bordentown Ave  NJ 763.391.6714 -FSC: Millwork, Molding, Trim, Cabinets, Office Furniture

Orange

Pittstown

  • Citi Logs P.O. Box 685 Pittstown NJ 8867 908.735.8871 -FSC and Smart Wood Certified
  • Restoration Materials Company 1260 New Market Avenue S Plainfield NJ 7080 Phone: 800-336-6548

Roselle

  • HAHNS WOODWORKING COMPANY Tel: 908 241 8825-109 Aldene Road, ROSELLE, NJ 07203, New Jersey, USA-Traditional style garage, barn & custom made doors

Rutherford

  • RESTORE AMERICA INC Tel: 201 372 9442 267 Mortimer Avenue, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070,-Used Building Materials

Trenton

  • Trenton Materials Exchange 800 New York Avenue Trenton NJ 8638 Phone: 609-278-0033
  • Willard Brothers Saw Mill 300 Basin Road Trenton NJ 8619 Phone: 609-890-1990

Voorhees

  • Blue Skys Auction Co. 218 Blue Ridge Road Voorhees NJ 8043 Phone: 856-354-0199



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Eco Cabinets- New Jersey

Written by Cathy on August 19, 2008 – 4:10 pm -

Boonton

Morris Plains

Newark

  • Green Depot - Newark 6 International Way Newark NJ 714 781-914-3300 -Carries: Breathe Easy

Old Bridge

Pittstown

  • CitiLogs- P.O. Box 685, Pittstown, NJ 08867 908.735.8871-Carries: FSC Cabinets, Recycled Wood

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Eco Shoes- New Jersey

Written by Cathy on August 18, 2008 – 6:32 am -

Bloomfield

Blue Dragonfly- 590 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 973.280.6386-Carries: No Sweat

Hoboken

Shoeuphoria-204 Hudson st, Hoboken, NJ -Carries: Charmone


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