Register Food waste is the single largest contributor to municipal landfills resulting in devastating impacts on our environment and public health. Rotting food in landfills produces methane—a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide. It is also a gross misuse of valuable...

Register Awareness is only the first step – social psychologists have developed an approach called community based social marketing that provides a number of tactics to encourage people to change behaviors to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. In this presentation you will get a quick...

Register Our climate is changing as evidenced by local, regional, and global data. How to address our changing climate requires the combined efforts of many, including beyond the sciences. This session will introduce the CLEAN network and highlight instructional resources for accessing...

Register There is a lot to love about electric vehicles. In addition to being powerful and fun to drive, electric vehicles reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, making them an important tool in the fight against climate change. Students have a role to play in supporting the...

Register Students across New Jersey are already taking action against climate change. In this session you will hear from top student leaders about the strategies they're pursuing, how you can get involved, and gather ideas for your own action project.

Register As the impacts of climate change are being felt more and more, governments are tasked with lessening the impacts. Learn about major policy initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels and how students can effectively have their voices heard.

Register This session will provide students with an overview of the Climate Challenge, tips on selecting a project, resources, and a review of how submissions will be evaluated. A New Jersey youth climate activist will also share her experiences and how you can make a difference in your...

Register Learn how student activists can rethink the idea of waste altogether to tackle the root causes of both climate change and plastic pollution. Explore solutions that stop waste before it starts and how to bring the zero waste movement to your school and community.

Navigate to: Student Sessions Teacher Sessions Previous Sessions   2021 – 2022 Educational Sessions The New Jersey Student Climate Challenge starts with a question—how can we meet the challenges posed by the...

Today, Sustainable Jersey announced that it is accepting grant applications for sustainability projects. The 2022 Sustainable Jersey Grants Program cycle, funded by the PSEG Foundation, will award: $200,000 to municipalities and $100,000 to schools and school districts. Grants for...