Posted by scc_user on Nov 30, 2020

DEP TO HONOR NEW JERSEY RECYCLING LEADERS

TRENTON – While the global recycling community continues to face challenges due to global recycling markets and rising program costs, New Jersey’s recycling leaders are pursuing innovative techniques and strategies to further reduce the waste stream. Among the 2020 honorees of the DEP’s annual recycling awards are a business that recycles food waste from its cafeterias and plastics from...

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Posted by scc_user on Nov 16, 2020

Legislation Banning Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy today signed S864, which prohibits the use of single-use plastic and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses statewide. This bill is a significant step to reduce harm and pollution that these products cause to our environment.Starting May 2022, both plastic and paper single-use bags, as well as disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam, will be...

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Posted by JoAnna Contarino on Jul 16, 2020

Governor Murphy Announces Support for Key Environmental Justice Legislation

Please see the press release below about environmental justice legislation that would require the NJDEP to evaluate the environmental and public health impacts of certain facilities on overburdened communities when reviewing permit applications. The Senate version of the bill, S232, was passed by the Senate on June 29, 2020. The Assembly bill, A2212, is scheduled for a hearing with the Assembly...

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Posted by scc_user on Apr 9, 2020

2020 April Sustainable Champion – Joe Wallash

Playa Bowls was started by two surfers, just like Joe. What began as a pair of blenders, a patio, and a fridge in Belmar, NJ has flourished into over 65 stores, thousands of employees, and a mission to lead communities in healthy, sustainable living. Joe has a love for the ocean and is always mindful of the negative impacts that plastics and trash can have on our waterways. Joe and Playa Bowls...

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Posted by scc_user on Mar 9, 2020

2020 March Sustainable Champion – Valente’s Italian Specialties

Valente’s Italian Specialties is committed to remaining cognizant of its impact on the environment and minimizing its footprint on it. They are a member of the NJ Sustainable Business Registry. Valente’s participates in Shop Haddonfield’s Property Tax Card program. Participating shoppers receive a property tax credit awarded to them totaling 7.5% of the price of each sale....

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Welcome to Sustainable Camden County

The Camden County Board of Freeholders is committed to creating a sustainable future for the county and its residents. The initiatives contained in our Sustainable Camden County Plan build on decades of work that has already been accomplished by our dedicated County staff and community partners. These initiatives were developed to take into account all the work that has been accomplished to date and sets the stage for what’s to come in the next five years. The plan assesses and puts into action initiatives that will move Camden County closer to a sustainable future. We look forward to having you travel with us on this journey to a Sustainable Camden County.

Our Vision

Camden County, New Jersey will continually strive to be a sustainable community. We will promote sustainability initiatives and best practices at every level and will engage our residents, municipalities, businesses, schools, work force and guests in sustainability.