14 Landscaping Businesses Attend Spring Sustainability Training Hosted by Sustainable Princeton and The Watershed Institute

This workshop aimed to expand local landscapers’ sustainability offerings to customers Landscapers learning to test soil conditions. Photo courtesy of The Watershed Institute. [Princeton, NJ]: On March 6, 2025, 34 […]
Sandy Stands Up for Electrification!

Sandy Sussman, a long-time Princeton resident recently faced the decision to replace her aging hot water heater. With the help of her trusted contractor, Mike Brooks from Redding’s Plumbing, Heating, […]
Explainer Series #12: Resiliency

Welcome to our explainer series, taking important topics and going deeper! What is climate resiliency? One of our core pillars at Sustainable Princeton is strengthening community resilience. Additionally, the town’s […]
Show us your Trashion!

What? Trashion – original fashion designs made from items that would otherwise have been discarded or recycled. Turn ordinary trash into extraordinary fashion! When? Sunday, April 27 at the Earth […]
Explainer Series #11: Car Dependency

Welcome to our explainer series, taking important topics and going deeper! What is car dependency? Car dependency means relying on cars as the main way to get around because of […]
Why are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Sustainable?

What are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)? Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—also known as backyard cottages, granny flats, secondary units, or in-law suites—have become a more popular housing alternative that is affordable, […]
Car-free Carmen

For many people, the idea of living without a car is a daunting thought, but, for Carmen and her family, it has always been normal. What started as a temporary […]
PHS Club Reduces Palm Oil Dependence, One Bar of Soap at a Time

Jenny got the chance to speak with Raya Kondakindi, a student at Princeton High School and a member of the Science to Startup (S2S) club. S2S is a student-run club […]
Explainer Series #10: New Definition for Zero Emissions Buildings

Welcome to our explainer series, taking important topics and going deeper! Why is it important to reduce emissions from buildings? According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, one-third of carbon […]
People emPOWERing Princeton: Small Space, Big Impact- Barbara’s ADU

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 […]