Sustainable Jersey for Schools
Celebrates 10 Years

Sustainable Jersey for Schools is celebrating 10 years of New Jersey public schools getting certified. Since the 2015 inaugural group of 59 certified schools, a total of 566 schools have earned certification. Today, over 1,202 schools participate in the program, driving change on critical sustainability issues across New Jersey.

The Sustainable Jersey Grants Program has awarded over $3.5 million in grants to schools and school districts. to implement projects ranging from outdoor classrooms and school gardens to energy conservation and waste reduction.

The anniversary theme, “Celebrating Progress, Envisioning the Future,” is a recognition of past accomplishments and a renewal of the mission to empower New Jersey schools to build a better world for future generations.

10th Anniversary Highlights

Discover key moments from our anniversary year as we celebrate a #DecadeofImpact and look forward to the next chapter of meaningful change.

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