Welcome Guest poster, Paul Leonard of recyclingNJ to provide us with an exciting update of how his website is impact recycling efforts in New Jersey. Although his site is New Jersey based, many of his links can be used through the US. As many of you will be aware, the average US citizen throws away 1655 […]
Energy Star Summer Rebates Reduces the Sunburn of Your Utility bill
Anytime I see rebates being offered, I hear the “caching, caching” sound of money going back to my reader’s pockets. So, in the mail box today I received the following from the New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program™Rebates and Promotions: “Based on the success of the recent ENERGY STAR® appliance promotion in April, additional rebates […]
NJ Gov Offices, Stop Spending Money on Plastic Water Bottles
I received several emails from Ken Cook, of the Environmental Working Group, one of my favorite watchdogs, regarding the State of New Jersey’s governmental use of plastic water bottles which is paid by taxpayer’s money. We have a wonderful water system in the state. So, why the spend? Over the last couple of months, Governor Christie […]
Historic Rutherfurd Hall Quest to Become a Green Educational Center
Welcome guest poster, Paul Qvale, Director of Sustainable Services at the Hillmann Group and NJ USGBC board member as he explains about the progress of bring back Rutherfurd Hall, a historic mansion to create an environmental educational center. One of Norman Vincent Peale’s well known quotes is “Shoot for the moon! You might miss it, but you […]
New Jersey Gets a New Recycling Website
Welcome guest poster, Paul Leonard. Two years ago I moved to New Jersey from London, England to work at Rutgers university as a research biochemist. Although unrelated to my job, I am passionate about the need to conserve the earth’s resources and to reduce the amount of trash we all throw away. I started out […]
Rutgers University SWRRG Presents First-Ever NJ Food Waste Recycling Forum
I received the following email from Priscilla Hayes for reprint on Green Talk. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.– Are you a nervous investor, looking for a sign that it is safe to go back into the market after the great meltdown? Are you a municipality looking to support sustainable ratables for your town? Attend New Jersey’s first-ever Investment Forum […]
Want Car Recycling in your Town?
Photo courtesy of NJ.com’s coverage of last years car seat recycling. As a follow-up to my recycling car seat post, Jennifer Carcich and Linnea Hasegawa of the Morristown Moms and Tots sought car recycling in their town last year and furnished me with a copy of their letter for use by anyone who desire car […]
Say No to New Jersey Clean Energy Budget Cut
Here we go again in the NJ legislature. Another cut, more businesses leave the state. This cut may be the biggest loss to New Jersey. Clean Energy, which would promote jobs not take away jobs. Think more tax revenues. I received the following email for Environment New Jersey. I urge all my Garden State readers to take […]
