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 […]
Drought in New Jersey
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 […]
Should I Get Solar Panels?
Have you ever thought about installing solar panels but aren’t sure if they are right for you? Follow this flow chart to see if you are ready to install solar […]
Sustainable Leaf Management
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 […]
People emPOWERing Princeton: How Alexi and Rob Conserve Energy
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. […]
A Conversation with Author Sara C. Bronin and Sustainable Princeton
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 […]
Fran and Will are Bloomin’ on Birch
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 […]
Sustainable Princeton had a Wheely Good Time at the 5th Annual eCommuter Fest
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 […]
Princeton Neighbors Create a Native Plant Corridor
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 […]
Skating Toward Sustainability: Will’s Wheels
People emPOWERing Princeton: Will In a bustling town like Princeton, where navigating traffic and finding parking can be a daily struggle, some residents are choosing a different path—literally. Meet Will, […]
