Leading with Sustainability: Juniper’s Green Canopy Initiative Builds a Healthier Tomorrow

Sewell, NJ - At Juniper Village at Washington Square, sustainability isn’t just an initiative, it’s a shared commitment to protecting the planet and promoting wellness in the places we call home. Through its signature Green Canopy program, recently highlighted in Environments for Aging, Juniper is making everyday choices that lead to a lasting environmental impact.

From reducing waste and energy use to fostering a culture of mindfulness, Green Canopy is designed to lower Juniper’s environmental footprint while empowering residents and team members to take part in building a greener future - together.

Small changes. Big results.

Juniper’s approach to sustainability is rooted in simple, meaningful actions that add up to major change. Across its communities, Green Canopy takes shape in a variety of ways:

• Filtered water stations and “Mug Clubs” that replace plastic bottles
• Digital communications that reduce paper waste - saving nearly one million sheets and contributing to reforestation
• Energy-efficient LED lighting and appliances that conserve resources
• Recycling stations and composting bins that support smarter waste management
• Sustainable medication delivery tools, like reusable utensils instead of single-use plastics

Juniper believes environmental stewardship is a shared responsibility, and by weaving sustainable practices into daily life, Green Canopy helps cultivate a community-wide sense of purpose and progress.

A culture of sustainability

What sets Juniper apart is not only the what, but the how. Green Canopy is more than an operational initiative; it's a cultural movement championed by residents and associates alike. Whether it’s choosing reusable options, supporting local eco-efforts, or participating in community education, Juniper teams are showing that sustainability can be lived out with intention, compassion, and care.

Award-winning impact

This commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed. Juniper Communities was recently honored with the inaugural Senior Housing News Green Guardian PRISM Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in environmental sustainability. In addition, Juniper COO Don Breneman was named a McKnight’s Pinnacle “Agent of Change,” acknowledging his leadership in launching and advancing the Green Canopy program across the organization.

Read more about Juniper’s PRISM Award | Learn more about Don Breneman’s Pinnacle Award

These honors reflect the collective effort of Juniper communities to lead by example and embrace innovation for the good of all, and for the generations to come.

Juniper Village at Washington Square is located at 120 Town Center Boulevard, Sewell, NJ 08080. For more information, please call (856) 386-4300 or visit www.juniperwashingtonsquare.com.

About Juniper Communities

Juniper Communities, a leader in quality, value, and innovation, operates senior living communities in Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas that emphasize the well-being, interaction and security of those who call Juniper home. Our approach to housing and care offers community members the opportunity to live a full life, regardless of age or health. Juniper’s innovative Connect4Life program has been proven to improve resident care by decreasing hospitalizations, re-hospitalizations, and urgent care visits, while offering potential cost savings to public programs such as Medicare. To learn more about the many ways Juniper Communities innovates in support of the communities’ residents, visit www.junipercommunities.com.