Princeton Earns Silver Certification By Sustainable Jersey

PRINCETON, NJ – The Municipality has met the rigorous requirements to achieve silver-level certification by Sustainable Jersey certification in 2023, officials announced.

The announcement was made during the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon on Nov. 14, in Atlantic City at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference.

Around 83 percent of the state's municipalities are represented in Sustainable Jersey's participating communities.

Princeton achieved its silver-level certification and gold star in health by accomplishing 52 sustainability actions in 14 categories for 675 points, municipality officials said.

“Princeton is honored to receive this record number of points from Sustainable Jersey, demonstrating our continued commitment to implementing innovative and comprehensive sustainability initiatives,” said Council President and Sustainable Princeton Liaison Mia Sacks.

“Over the past few years, we have taken great strides to inventory Princeton’s 19,000 trees and implement a Tree Planting and Management Program, enact Stormwater ordinances that far exceed the State’s requirements, make EV charging more accessible, and preserve Open Space through recent land purchases. We are grateful to Sustainable Jersey for providing a framework local communities can use to measure their sustainability efforts.”

For the 2023 Sustainable Jersey application cycle, 20 towns achieved silver-level certification, taking the total number of towns to be certified silver to 70 in the program. Silver-level certification requires that a town meet a minimum of 350 points.

“We’re proud to recognize the 2023 award winners and certified towns who have made sustainability an integral part of their municipality,” Randall Solomon, director of Sustainable Jersey said in a statement.

“Thank you for your leadership, hard work, and vision. You exemplify the commitment we need to achieve a sustainable New Jersey.”

Certified towns excelled in improving energy efficiency, health, and wellness, reducing waste, sustaining local economies, protecting natural resources, and advancing the arts.