Barbara always dreamed of building sustainably, envisioning a home that aligned with her values of environmental stewardship and thoughtful design. When the ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Princeton […] The post People emPOWERing Princeton: Small Space, Big Impact- Barbara’s ADU appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more

Guyot Walk pictured in April (left) and November (right) Droughts remind us that climate change isn’t a choice. New Jersey is experiencing historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water […] The post Drought in New Jersey appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more

It’s fall and that means one thing… pumpkin spice everything! Also leaves, everywhere. Depending on the size of your yard, number of trees, access to tools and equipment, and time […] The post Sustainable Leaf Management appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more

Meet Alexi and Rob, a couple who has been thinking about energy conservation for years—since the 1970s, as Alexi points out. “I think we always thought about it,” Rob adds. […] The post People emPOWERing Princeton: How Alexi and Rob Conserve Energy appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more

35 local landscapers attended a professional landscaper workshop co-hosted by Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2024 Elana Berk Communications & Outreach Manager  Sustainable […] The post Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute Congratulate the Largest Number of Local Landscapers For Completing Green Infrastructure Training to Date appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more

Join us for a talk with Sara Bronin at the Princeton Public Library on October 14th from 3-4 PM, where she will discuss her book, Key to the City: How […] The post A Conversation with Author Sara C. Bronin and Sustainable Princeton appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more

Around 10 years ago, foresters Fran and Will built their home in the heart of the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. Fran mentioned their reasoning for choosing this area saying, “We really wanted […] The post Fran and Will are Bloomin’ on Birch appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more

On Saturday, September 14th, Sustainable Princeton brought the community together for its 5th Annual eCommuter Fest, a free and vibrant celebration of low-carbon and carbon-free commuting options. This year’s event […] The post Sustainable Princeton had a Wheely Good Time at the 5th Annual eCommuter Fest appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more

Welcome to our explainer series, taking important topics and going deeper! Who let the bugs out? Summer is here! As we all get outside a lot more, it bears keeping […] The post Explainer Series #9: Ticks & Mosquitoes appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more

A small community of neighbors in the heart of Princeton has created an ecosystem of native gardens. By learning from each other, these residents demonstrate the impact that even a […] The post Princeton Neighbors Create a Native Plant Corridor appeared first on Sustainable Princeton ..read more