Glen Rock Wins Sustainable Jersey Video Contest

GLEN ROCK, NJ – Glen Rock won first place in a statewide video contest that asked green teams to highlight how participating in the Sustainable Jersey program has helped the community.

Launched in 2008, Sustainable Jersey aims to encourage towns and school districts to initiate more green programs and activities. Through the certification program, municipalities and schools are provided training, tools and funding as they pursue sustainability programs.

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To mark its 10th anniversary, Sustainable Jersey held a video contest and seven semi-finalists were selected from the pool of submissions. From there, the videos were posted on Sustainable Jersey’s website for public voting and the top three were determined based on nearly 1,400 votes.

During Sustainable Jersey’s annual luncheon in Atlantic City, the winning videos were named and shown to attendees. Winners also received a cash prize to help support further green team efforts.

• First place: Glen Rock – “Glen Rock Slays Plastic Pollution” (Click here to watch video)
• Second place: East Brunswick – “It’s Time to Go Green” (Click here to watch video)
• Third place: Woodbridge Township- “Greenable Woodbridge PSA” (Click here to watch video)

"Sustainable Jersey turned ten this year and we are celebrating a decade of impact. The success of the sustainability movement in New Jersey is a direct result of the work accomplished by the hardworking green teams from our participating communities,” said Randall Solomon, the director of Sustainable Jersey. “We created the ‘Decade of Impact: Green Team Video Contest’ to spotlight this effort. The videos are energizing and share a snapshot of the passion and dedication of the local leaders as they create a path forward to advance sustainability.”

Glen Rock Councilmember Arati Kreibich said, “This video highlights all the different ways our entire community, from students to seniors, came together to reduce plastic pollution. I am proud of Glen Rock for once again leading the way, and grateful to GREC Commissioner and internship coordinator, Laura Occhipinti for showcasing our efforts so creatively!”