Participating New Jersey school districts will reduce food waste and advance sustainable school food service practices Today, Sustainable Jersey announced that nine school districts across seven New Jersey counties have been selected to participate in the Sustainable School Food Service &...

Search Participating Districts and Schools See if your district or schools are participating in Sustainable Jersey for Schools and learn how certified schools successfully completed program actions by using the Filter feature below.  You can filter by Participation Status, Action, Digital...

2025 Sustainable Jersey Annual Report We are proud to release our 2025 Annual Report outlining the critical work made possible by the passion and commitment of Sustainable Jersey's staff and board, our funders and donors, program partners, and thousands of green team volunteers in...

&nbsp Key Documents and Links for R1 Grant Recipients Grant recipients can view and download documentation here that can be used to complete the grant project and its requirements. You also use the following links to access the online grants portal where recipients will provide the...

Register The Digital Schools Program continues to evolve, bringing new tools, resources, and opportunities for schools. In this webinar, we’ll walk through the latest updates, highlight important changes, and discuss what they mean for educators and school leaders. Whether you're already...

Register Join this event to learn: How local rulemaking works How to work effectively with elected officials Why local engagement has powerful, lasting impact how others have successfully advances local ordinances Sustainable Jersey Executive Director, Randall...

Project Modifications & Extensions As per the terms and conditions of the school/district's grant, the project must be completed as described in the approved grant application. However, grantees can request project modifications as needed using this Google form. Submit a Project...

  How to Close Out Your $2,000 Grant   View the webinar recording and presentation here Reporting Forms Every Sustainable Jersey grant has reporting requirements that must be fulfilled in order to...

Program Overview Sustainable Jersey is working to help schools reduce waste and boost sustainability in their cafeterias and food service. We are developing practical guidance for best practices – from waste audits and campaigns to changes in procurement and cafeteria operations. This...

Program Updates On a continuous basis, through the help of the task forces, the Certification Standards Committee reviews Sustainable Jersey for Schools program content, standards, and feedback to ensure actions are relevant, appropriate and up-to-date with current best practices. ...